Spicy Harissa Chicken with Jeweled Couscous
Escape the ordinary with this week's exciting dinner recommendation! Tender chicken thighs are roasted in a bold and smoky harissa marinade, then served on a bed of vibrant 'jeweled' couscous studded with sweet apricots and crunchy pistachios. A cool cucumber-yogurt sauce perfectly balances the heat for a truly memorable and delicious meal.
In short
Spicy Harissa Chicken with Jeweled Couscous takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 14 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs8 pcs
- Harissa paste3 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Lemon1 pcs
- Garlic cloves, minced2 pcs
- Couscous200 g
- Hot vegetable broth250 ml
- Dried apricots, chopped50 g
- Pistachios, roughly chopped40 g
- Fresh parsley, chopped0.5 bunch
- Fresh mint, chopped0.5 bunch
- Greek yogurt150 ml
- Cucumber, grated0.25 pcs
- Salt and pepper1 to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a large bowl, mix together the harissa paste, olive oil, juice from half the lemon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss until they are fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- 2
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred at the edges.
- 3
While the chicken is roasting, place the dry couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot vegetable broth over it, stir once, then cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap. Let it stand for 5-7 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Fluff the prepared couscous with a fork. Gently stir in the chopped apricots, pistachios, fresh parsley, and mint. Season with a squeeze of the remaining lemon juice and a pinch of salt if needed.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the grated cucumber. Season with a pinch of salt and mix well. This will be a refreshing contrast to the spicy chicken.
- 6
To serve, spoon a generous amount of the jeweled couscous onto each plate. Top with two pieces of the hot harissa chicken and finish with a dollop of the cool cucumber-yogurt sauce.
Questions and answers
How long does Spicy Harissa Chicken with Jeweled Couscous take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 14 ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Harissa paste, Olive oil, Lemon, Garlic cloves, minced, Couscous …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
