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Harissa Chicken & Bulgur Wheat Salad with Pomegranates & Quinoa

Harissa Chicken & Bulgur Wheat Salad

This Harissa Chicken & Bulgur wheat Salad combines smoky, spicy harissa paste, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing to help refuel glycogen stores after a long run. It can be prepared in advance, so plan ahead and stay on top of your game.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern, North African
Calories: 578

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 Chicken Breasts Butterflied
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic Crushed
  • Zest & Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 2 Tbsp Harissa
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
For the Bulgur Wheat
  • 120 g Bulgur Wheat
  • 120 g Red Quinoa
  • 25 g Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 25 g Fresh Mint Chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes De-seeded, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Red Pepper Finely Diced
  • ½ Cucumber Deseeded, Finely Chopped
  • Seeds from ½ Pomegranate
For The Dressing
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 1 Preserved Lemon Seeds Removed
  • 1 Tsp Runny Honey
  • 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 75 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method
 

  1. Mix the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, harissa, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts evenly and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
  2. Cook the bulgur wheat and quinoa according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool slightly before fluffing with a fork.
  3. Combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, red peppers, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled bulgur and quinoa and mix well.
  4. To make the dressing, rinse the salty preserved lemons and lightly blitz them in a food processor. Add all the remaining ingredients listed for the dressing to the food processor and blend until smooth.
  5. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on each side for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  7. Toss the salad with the dressing, then arrange onto plates. Top with the sliced chicken, then finish with the pomegranate seeds.