Honey-Harissa Chicken with Zucchini Ribbon Salad
Kick off Week 31 with a vibrant fusion of smoky North African spice and refreshing summer produce. This dish perfectly balances the heat of harissa-glazed chicken with a crisp, zesty zucchini carpaccio, making it an exciting departure from your typical weeknight routine.
In short
Honey-Harissa Chicken with Zucchini Ribbon Salad takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless600 g
- Harissa paste2 tbsp
- Honey1 tbsp
- Zucchini (large)2 pcs
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Feta cheese100 g
- Roasted pistachios, crushed50 g
- Fresh mint leaves0.5 bunch
- Salt and black pepper1 to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, and one tablespoon of olive oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and toss them in the marinade until evenly coated.
- 2
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchinis into long, thin ribbons. Stop when you reach the seedy core. Place ribbons in a bowl and toss gently with lemon juice, the remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until deeply caramelized and cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
- 4
To the zucchini ribbons, add the crumbled feta cheese, crushed pistachios, and hand-torn mint leaves. Toss lightly to combine the flavors.
- 5
Divide the fresh zucchini salad among four plates and top with the sliced honey-harissa chicken. Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the meat and serve immediately.
Questions and answers
How long does Honey-Harissa Chicken with Zucchini Ribbon Salad take?
About 30 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, Harissa paste, Honey, Zucchini (large), Lemon juice, Extra virgin olive oil …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
