Harissa Chicken Breast & Brown Rice Bowl with Courgette
Ready in about 40 minutes, this zingy chicken breast and brown rice dish is built for maintenance — 529 kcal and 60g protein.
Ingredients
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 150g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).
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Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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