Description
Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Couscous and Cucumber Herb Salad is a vibrant dish that marries bold flavors with refreshing textures. Juicy chicken meatballs infused with spicy harissa are served over fluffy couscous and topped with a crisp cucumber herb salad, making this meal perfect for both cozy dinners and gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a delightful culinary experience that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; finely chop parsley and cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, harissa paste, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- In a separate pot, boil water with salt. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- For the salad, mix diced cucumbers with lemon juice, salt, and remaining parsley.
- Serve meatballs over couscous topped with the cucumber salad and Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg