Description
Experience a flavor explosion with these Harissa Chicken Meatballs served alongside fluffy couscous and a refreshing cucumber herb salad. The spicy harissa melds beautifully with juicy chicken meatballs, while the cool salad provides a delightful contrast. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, harissa paste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- With wet hands, form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, boil water or broth in a saucepan. Add couscous and let sit covered for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- In a bowl, mix diced cucumber, mint, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the salad.
- Serve meatballs over couscous topped with cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with salad (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg