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Harissa-Spiced Chicken Bowls

Harissa-Spiced Chicken Bowls

with Cilantro & Creamy Feta Sauce
4.0(1.5K)21 Reviews
Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on April 08, 2026
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Calories
530 kcal
Protein
43g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
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 unit

Mini Cucumber

1 tablespoon

Harissa Powder

1 unit

Tomato

2 unit

Scallions

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Wheat)

¼ ounce

Cilantro

Not included in your delivery

3 teaspoon (tsp)

Olive Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories530 kcal
Fat21 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Carbohydrate44 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein43 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium390 mg
Potassium390 mg
Calcium190 mg
Iron2.7 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.
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Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and finely dice cucumber. 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 a lemon into a large bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil, and ¼ tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use juice from 1 whole lemon, 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 Middle Eastern-inspired flavors, though some found it too lemony; consider adjusting lemon to taste 🍋.
  • Ease of prep: Several noted it was easy to make, with one mentioning it's become a regular in their meal rotation.
  • Suggestions: Try substituting rice for bulgur if preferred; some enjoyed adding roasted carrots for extra veggies.
  • Leftovers: Leftovers made a great cold salad; consider reducing olive oil for better next-day results.
  • Spice level: Those sensitive to heat might want to reduce or omit the harissa powder for a milder dish.
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