Dinner

This is a bold, protein packed weeknight meal made with whole food ingredients and simple pantry spices. Fast, flavorful and naturally nutrient dense, this balanced bowl is perfect for clean eaters looking for a real-food recipe that supports metabolism, gut health, and sustained energy- without relying on ultra processed foods sauces or additives.

Harissa Chicken Bowls

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Harissa Chicken Bowls

Harissa Chicken Bowls

This is a bold, protein packed weeknight meal made with whole food ingredients and simple pantry spices. Fast, flavorful and naturally nutrient dense, this balanced bowl is perfect for clean eaters looking for a real-food recipe that supports metabolism, gut health, and sustained energy- without relying on ultra processed foods sauces or additives.

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp harissa paste (hot or mild)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Black pepper
For the Bowl Base
  • 2 cups chopped romaine or power greens
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup pickled red onions
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives (optional)
For the Roasted Veggies
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 broccoli, chopped
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
  • Salt + pepper
For Drizzling
  • Extra harissa

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken. In a bowl, combine olive oil, harissa, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  2. Roast the veggies. Toss sweet potato and broccoli with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. Cook the chicken. Sear in a skillet over medium-high 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Make the tzatziki. Mix yogurt, cucumber, lemon, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready.
  5. Build your bowl! Layer greens, roasted veggies, chicken, fresh veggies, tzatziki and extra harissa!