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Harissa Chicken Bulgur Bowls

Harissa Chicken Bulgur Bowls

with Cilantro & Creamy Feta Sauce
4.0(1.9K)27 Reviews
Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
680 kcal
Protein
44g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • 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!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

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

per serving
Calories680 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate47 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein44 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium390 mg
Potassium550 mg
Calcium210 mg
Iron3.1 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Small pot
Small Bowl
Paper Towel
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Large Bowl
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Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• 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.

Cook Bulgur
2

• 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.

Make Feta Sauce
3

• 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.

Cook Chicken
4

• 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.

Make Bulgur Salad
5

• 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.

Serve
6

• 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 Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the fresh, bold flavors; some found the lemon and cilantro combination strong. Consider adjusting spice levels to taste 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Several found it quick and easy to make, though a few mentioned it took longer than expected.
  • Suggestions: Try adding avocado for extra richness. Some recommend serving with pita bread on the side for a heartier meal.
  • Portions: A few mentioned the meal wasn't quite filling enough; consider increasing portion sizes or adding sides.
  • Texture: The crisp cucumber provided a nice contrast to other ingredients. For best results, ensure vegetables are fresh and crisp.
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Reviews from our home cooks

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Kari HertelCooked for 2 people
|Nov 1, 2022

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.

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Jennifer MayCooked for 4 people
|Nov 2, 2022

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.

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Kristen ShanleyCooked for 2 people
|Nov 5, 2022

This is one of my favorites so far! It was so easy to make and so many delicious flavors!

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Omari BashirCooked for 2 people
|Nov 5, 2022

THIS WAS REALLY GOOD its my favorite one so far super easy to make, super fast, and yummy

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Danielle WarcholCooked for 2 people
|Nov 7, 2022

I always add some avocado in here as well. One of my favorites - it has a great mix of veggies, protein, and carbs

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Tiffany RobertsonCooked for 2 people
|Feb 6, 2023

Directions read 45 minutes to prepare. It took me 1 hour 20 minutes from start to serve.

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Traci CarrCooked for 4 people
|Nov 10, 2022

This was an unexpected surprise! SO good and tasty! Even my picky eaters loved it!

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Patricia DeardorfCooked for 4 people
|Nov 8, 2022

I always try to modify the "spicy" dishes so they are less spicy but even with half the suggested seasoning this was still spicy.

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Tatiana BixlerCooked for 2 people
|Nov 10, 2022

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!

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Katie CoxCooked for 4 people
|Nov 12, 2022

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.