Harissa Chicken Bowls

Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine chicken, red onion, the juice of one lemon, seasonings, harissa paste, and olive oil.
  2. 2Mix well and marinate for at least half an hour or overnight.
  3. 3Transfer to a tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven.
  4. 4Sauté garlic and onion, then add in the seasonings, washed and soaked rice and water, and let it cook.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, sumac, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  6. 6Mix well.
  7. 7In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, buttermilk, harissa paste, and ranch seasoning.
  8. 8Assemble the bowls with rice, harissa chicken, sumac salad and drizzle with homemade harissa ranch.
  9. 9Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 heaping tablespoons Harissa paste
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes
  • 2 mini cucumbers
  • 0.5 small red onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning