Tunisian Harissa Chicken Skillet

Name: Tunisian Harissa Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips); 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.75 cup instant couscous; 0.75 cup water (boiling); 2 cup spinach; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Tender chicken breast slices cooked with a vibrant spice blend and tomatoes, served over fluffy couscous with fresh spinach.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Tunisian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.24/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips)
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.75 cup instant couscous
0.75 cup water (boiling)
2 cup spinach
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast strips with 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using), 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the finely diced yellow onion to the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
While the sauce simmers, prepare the instant couscous: In a heatproof bowl, combine the instant couscous with 3/4 cup of boiling water. Stir, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Add the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted.
Serve the chicken skillet mixture over the fluffed couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Ensure your harissa spice blend or individual spices do not contain bell pepper if you are avoiding it. A mix of smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne makes a great substitute. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 39.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Sugar: 7.5 g
Cholesterol: 98 mg