Grilled Harissa Chicken Bowl with Tahini Drizzle

Name: Grilled Harissa Chicken Bowl with Tahini Drizzle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 tbsp harissa paste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup pearl couscous, cooked; 1 sweet potato, cubed; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

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This Grilled Harissa Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, trend-forward meal that delivers restaurant-quality excitement to your weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a spicy-sweet harissa paste with garlic and lemon, then grilled to juicy perfection with beautiful char marks. Served over a bed of fluffy pearl couscous, the bowl is loaded with colorful roasted seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes, zucchini, and red onions. The crowning glory is a generous drizzle of creamy, nutty tahini sauce, sprinkled with fresh herbs and crunchy toasted pine nuts. It’s a visually stunning, nutritionally balanced dish that’s perfect for social media-worthy meals and satisfying, high-protein dinners that keep you full for hours. The combination of warm spices, charred flavors, and cool tahini creates a symphony of Middle Eastern-inspired tastes.

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An overhead view of a colorful grilled harissa chicken bowl with couscous, roasted vegetables, and tahini drizzle

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time25 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Grill or Grill PanMixing BowlsBaking Sheet

Instructions

1
In a bowl, mix harissa paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Toss cubed sweet potato and zucchini with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender.
3
Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred. Let rest before slicing.
4
Whisk tahini with lemon juice and 3-4 tbsp warm water until a smooth, drizzle-able sauce forms.
5
Assemble bowls: couscous base, roasted vegetables, sliced harissa chicken. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and garnish with pine nuts and chopped parsley.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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