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Carb Smart Harissa-Roasted Chicken

Carb Smart Harissa-Roasted Chicken

with Tomato-Bulgur Pilaf and Mint-Yogurt Sauce
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Calories
570 kcal
Protein
48g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk

In this all-star dish, bulgur pilaf gets a delightful boost from caramelized tomatoes with garlic, while chicken gets beautiful colour and rich flavour from our warm and smoky Harissa Spice Blend. The refreshing mint-yogurt sauce is the final component that ties everything together in this North African-inspired dish! Carb Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

310 g

Chicken Breast Tenders

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Wheat)

1 tbsp

Harissa Spice Blend

190 g

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

100 mL

Greek Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

7 g

Mint

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

½ unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Oil*

0.63 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories570 kcal
Fat20 g
Saturated Fat3.5 g
Carbohydrate49 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein48 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sodium1350 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan
Paper Towel
Zester
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Start pilaf
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Garlic Guide for Step 4: 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) mild, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) medium and 1 tsp (2 tsp) extra! Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are very soft and start to break down, 3-5 min.Add half the garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.

Cook pilaf
2

Add broth concentrate, 2/3 cup (1 cup) water and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) salt to the pot with tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil over high. Once boiling, stir in bulgur, then return water to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand, until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, 18-20 min.

Cook chicken
3

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and Harissa Spice Blend.When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**

Prep and make mint-yogurt sauce
4

Meanwhile, roughly chop spinach.Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.Finely chop mint.Add yogurt, lemon zest, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) mint and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. (TIP: Add 1/4 tsp [1/2 tsp] sugar for a more balanced sauce.)

Finish pilaf
5

Add spinach to the pot with pilaf. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until spinach is slightly wilted, 30 sec.

Finish and serve
6

Divide tomato-bulgur pilaf between plates. Top with chicken. Dollop mint-yogurt sauce over top. Sprinkle with any remaining mint, if desired. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The harissa spice blend was a standout favourite, delivering smoky, well-balanced heat that paired beautifully with the fresh mint-yogurt sauce. Some reviewers found the bulgur pilaf a touch bland on its own, but noted it came together well with the other components.
  • Ease of prep: Most found this recipe straightforward and quick to pull together; some noted it ran closer to 45 minutes than the estimated time.
  • Suggestions: Add extra seasoning directly to the bulgur pilaf to boost its flavour, and reduce the water added to the mint-yogurt sauce for a thicker, less diluted result. Some reviewers also suggested adding a pinch of sugar to the yogurt sauce to balance its tartness, as noted in the recipe tip.
  • Leftovers: The dish kept well and tasted great the following day, even at room temperature.
  • Portions: Several reviewers found the serving size on the smaller side and suggest pairing with an extra side if cooking for two hungry people.
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