Mass-Builder Harissa Chicken Breast, Bulgur Wheat & Peppers Plate
Ready in about 29 minutes, this cosy chicken breast and bulgur wheat dish is built for clean bulking — 771 kcal and 78g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g Chicken Breast
- 270g bulgur wheat
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 80g red pepper
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 10g olive oil
- 30g pomegranate seeds
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the bulgur wheat for 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain well.
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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 cherry tomatoes and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: bulgur wheat first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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Bulking upgrade: add the olive oil, pomegranate seeds for extra energy-dense calories.
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