Trader Joe's Harissa Chicken Bowl
My Mediterranean harissa chicken bowl is about to become your newest obsession! Juicy marinated chicken, a creamy zucchini orzo base, and fresh toppings like pickled onions and Trader Joe’s creamy dill dressing—yes please! It's spicy, tangy, and fresh in all the right ways. If you're in a dinner rut, this bowl recipe brings weeknight magic to the table!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Grill pan, grill or cast iron skillet
- Medium skillet with lid
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 Pounds Chicken breast or thighs
- 1 Cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 and ¼ Teaspoon Salt divided (or salt to taste)
- ¾ Teaspoon Pepper divided
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder divided
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder divided
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika divided
- 3 Tablespoons Trader Joe's Harissa paste
- 2 Zucchini chopped
- 1.5 Cup Orzo
- 3 Cups Chicken bone broth
Top with:
- Sliced baby tomatoes
- Pickled red onions
- Cilantro
- Trader Joe’s vegan creamy dill dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken:In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, harissa paste,¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Add your chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes (or as long as your patience allows)! While you marinate the chicken, move on to step 2.
- Cook the zucchini orzo:In a large skillet, spray avocado oil or drizzle olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped zucchini, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder and sauté for 2–3 minutes until it begins to soften. Stir in orzo and chicken bone broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat, cover, and simmer for 7–10 minutes—stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan. The orzo will absorb the liquid and become tender.
- Step 3: Grill the chicken:Heat a cast iron skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes per side. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing on a cutting board.
- Step 4: Assemble the bowls:In a single layer, spoon orzo-zucchini mixture into each bowl. Add sliced chicken, top with sliced tomatoes, pickled onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of Trader Joe’s creamy dill dressing. Optional: serve with Persian cucumbers or a quick cucumber salad for even more freshness!
Notes
Nutrition information does not include the suggested toppings.
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Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 54gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 1057mgPotassium: 848mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 3mg
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