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Harissa Chicken Salad Bowl
This salad is inspired by my favourite salad spot in Belfast @seedbelfast 🌱
SERVES
4
CALORIES
579
COOKING TIME
20 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
What is a harissa chicken salad bowl?
A harissa chicken salad bowl is a flavour-packed dish made with spiced chicken coated in harissa paste, served over a bed of fresh salad ingredients like greens, vegetables, and grains. It’s a healthy and vibrant meal with a bit of heat.
What is harissa paste?
Harissa paste is a North African condiment made from chillies, garlic, olive oil, and various spices like cumin and coriander. It’s often used to add a smoky, spicy kick to dishes.
Can I meal prep a harissa chicken salad bowl?
Yes, you can prepare the components of the harissa chicken salad bowl ahead of time. The chicken can be cooked and stored in the fridge, and the salad ingredients can be prepped in advance. Assemble the bowl just before serving to keep it fresh.
What can I add to harissa chicken salad bowl?
You can add extras like roasted vegetables, avocado, olives, or chickpeas to your harissa chicken salad bowl. Grains like couscous, quinoa, or brown rice also work well as a base for added texture and nutrition.
Is harissa chicken salad bowl healthy?
Yes, harissa chicken salad bowl is a healthy meal option. It’s high in protein from the chicken, packed with vegetables, and can be made with nutrient-dense grains. The harissa paste adds flavour without many extra calories.
Can I use other types of protein in this salad?
Yes, you can swap the chicken for other proteins like grilled lamb, tofu, or chickpeas to make the salad vegetarian or vegan. You could also use fish, such as salmon, for a different twist.
How spicy is harissa chicken salad bowl?
The spiciness of the harissa chicken salad bowl depends on the amount and type of harissa paste you use. Harissa can range from mild to quite spicy, so you can adjust the level of heat to suit your taste.
Method
Step 1
Peel, chop and cube your sweet potatoes into bitesize chunks, pop into a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, Cajun, salt and pepper and give that a good mix. Add them to the airfryer and cook for 18-20 minutes at 200°C (390°F).
Step 2
While they are cooking, grab your chicken thigh and add to a bowl with a drizzle of oil, harissa paste, lemon, Cajun, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix through then add to your second air fryer drawer (if you have one) and cook for 14-16 minutes at 200°C (390°F).
Step 3
While that is cooking, prepare a quick chipotle mayo by mixing some Greek yoghurt with a tsp of chipotle paste ad give that a good mix.
Step 4
When everything is cooked, add some spinach and sweet corn to a bowl with some avocado, sliced chicken, some air fryer sweet potatoes and your chipotle mayo. Top with some crushed tortilla chips and enjoy 😊
Ingredients
500g (14 oz) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Drizzle of olive oil
2 tbsp harissa paste
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sweet potatoes, cubed
1 tsp paprika or Cajun
Salt and pepper
Handful of spinach
1/2 can of sweetcorn
1 large avocado, cut into cubes
Handful of tortilla chips, crushed
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt (0% fat)
1 tsp chipotle paste
