Harissa Chicken Bulgur Bowls
with Cilantro & Creamy Feta Sauce
- Milk
- Wheat
We’re big fans of the ubiquitous grain bowl, but we have to admit: This one’s extra special. It’s a one-bowl feast that’s bursting with Middle Eastern–inspired flavors. The base is cucumber, tomato, scallions, cilantro, and feta with lemony bulgur—a hearty whole grain and longtime staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Topping the bowl—harissa-spiced chicken and a drizzle of creamy feta sauce. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
10 ounce
Chopped Chicken Breast
1 unit
Lemon
1 tablespoon
Harissa Powder
1 unit
Tomato
2 unit
Scallions
½ cup
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ ounce
Cilantro
1 unit
Cucumber
Not included in your delivery
10 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and finely dice half the cucumber (all for 4 servings). Finely dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Finely chop cilantro.
• In a small pot, combine bulgur, 1 cup water, ½ tsp harissa powder (you’ll use more later), and ½ tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use 2 cups water, 1 tsp harissa powder, and 1 tsp salt.) Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 5.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, 2 TBSP feta (4 TBSP for 4 servings), and a large drizzle of olive oil. (You’ll use the remaining feta later.) Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Season all over with ½ tsp harissa powder (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (Use more harissa powder if you like things spicy.) • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If chicken begins to brown too quickly, lower heat to medium.
• Meanwhile, squeeze juice from half the lemon into a large bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil, and ¼ tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use 4 TBSP olive oil and ½ tsp salt.) • If necessary, drain any excess water from cooked bulgur; stir bulgur into bowl with dressing along with cucumber, tomato, scallions, half the cilantro, and remaining feta. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide bulgur salad between bowls or plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with feta sauce and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The harissa and feta sauce deliver bold, fresh flavors that even picky eaters enjoy; some found the dish mild, so use the full harissa packet for more heat 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Most found it quick and straightforward, though a few noted prep took longer than the estimated time.
- Suggestions: Add more harissa for extra spice and flavor; consider red onion, fresh garlic, or avocado to round out the bowl.
- Leftovers: One reviewer noted the dish tasted even better the next day as the flavors developed, though another found it didn't reheat as well.
- Portions: Some felt the bowl was hearty and filling; others wished for more chicken or a larger serving of feta sauce.
Reviews from our home cooks
This recipe was delicious! The crispness of the cucumber was nice and the flavors were fresh and bold. I used extra harissa powder and it didn't detract from the flavor from the fresh vegetables.
This meal was delicious! I love getting to try new meals without having any waste since everything is perfectly portioned. Bulgur will be a new addition to our family menu rotation.
This is one of my favorites so far! It was so easy to make and so many delicious flavors!
THIS WAS REALLY GOOD its my favorite one so far super easy to make, super fast, and yummy
I always add some avocado in here as well. One of my favorites - it has a great mix of veggies, protein, and carbs
Directions read 45 minutes to prepare. It took me 1 hour 20 minutes from start to serve.
This was an unexpected surprise! SO good and tasty! Even my picky eaters loved it!
I always try to modify the "spicy" dishes so they are less spicy but even with half the suggested seasoning this was still spicy.
Ehh, this one was out of my food comfort, but it was fun trying something new. I wasn't super fond of the bulgur and the flavor combination was good, but different. My hubby liked it quite a bit though!
The chicken was supposed to be tenders, but when I opened the package it was more like ground chicken. This would have been better with actual chunks of chicken like the recipe called for.
