Harissa Chicken & Quinoa

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A vibrant and zesty dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a warming harissa blend, roasted to perfection, and served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad bursting with fresh herbs and bright lemon notes. This dish offers a delightful balance of smoky heat and citrusy coolness.

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Chef:

chef-avatarngolo

Total cooking time:

55 mins

Servings:

4
Harissa Chicken & Quinoa

Ingredients


















Method


  • 1In a medium bowl, combine harissa paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.


  • 2Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly caramelized.


  • 3While the chicken roasts, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.


  • 4In a large bowl, combine the cooked and fluffed quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.


  • 5In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp olive oil for the dressing. Pour over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.


  • 6Serve the roasted harissa chicken hot, alongside the fresh quinoa salad. If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad just before serving.

Notes


  • For extra richness, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, adjusting cooking time by 5-10 minutes.

  • To make this recipe dairy-free, simply omit the feta cheese or substitute with toasted slivered almonds for crunch.

  • Leftover quinoa salad is delicious chilled, making it perfect for meal prep lunches.

Tags

mediterranean
middle eastern
chicken
healthy
dinner
weeknight
gluten-free
moderate heat

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