Harissa Chicken

Name: Harissa Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast (boneless, skinless); 1 teaspoon harissa paste; 0.5 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup quick-cooking couscous; 1 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cucumber (diced); 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 0.5 teaspoon salt

Pan-seared chicken breast seasoned with fiery harissa paste, served with fluffy couscous and a crisp cucumber and tomato salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1 teaspoon harissa paste
0.5 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup quick-cooking couscous
1 cup chicken broth
0.25 cucumber (diced)
0.25 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Pat chicken breast dry. In a small bowl, mix harissa paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breast.
Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and let rest on a cutting board.
While chicken cooks, place quick-cooking couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot water or chicken broth over the couscous until just covered. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is fluffy. Fluff with a fork. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
In a separate small bowl, combine diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir gently and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Slice the rested chicken breast into strips. Serve the harissa chicken alongside the fluffy couscous and the fresh cucumber and tomato salad.

Notes

Adjust the amount of harissa paste to your spice preference. Chicken broth adds more flavor to the couscous than plain water.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 38 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fat: 18 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg