Description
Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Couscous and Cucumber Herb Salad is a vibrant culinary delight that combines spicy, juicy chicken meatballs with fluffy couscous and a refreshing salad. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, bursting with flavor and color, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare, it’s great for weeknight meals or meal prep. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, harissa paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) using wet hands and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in couscous and a pinch of salt. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Prepare the cucumber herb salad by mixing diced cucumber with chopped parsley and mint; drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt.
- Serve warm harissa chicken meatballs over couscous topped with cucumber herb salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs with couscous and salad
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg