Harissa is a traditional Tunisian paste made from aromatics, chilli & roasted pepper. It really takes this chicken dish up a level, and paired with a tahini-infused butternut mash it’s a wonderful weeknight dinner!
Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash
Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash
with tahini butternut mash & a fresh salad
Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Butternut
- Chicken
- Danish-style Feta
- Free-Range Chicken Leg Quarter
- Free-range Chicken Leg Quarters
- Fresh Coriander
- Green Leaves
- Ground Cumin
- Lemon
- Lemons
- Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Radish
- Tahini
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Milk (optional)
GET ROASTIN’
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Place the chicken on one side of a roasting tray. Coat in oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, the ground cumin, some seasoning and the harissa paste. Place the Butternut chunks on the other side of the tray. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy, shifting halfway.
POPPIN’ SEEDS
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Once the Butternut is cooked, remove from the oven and place in a bowl along with any tray juices. Add in the tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice, ¾ of the chopped coriander, a splash of water or milk and some seasoning. Mash with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency.
FRESH SALAD
Just before serving, toss the rinsed green leaves, Radish rounds, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and some seasoning in a salad bowl.
PLATE IT UP!
Plate up the crispy Chicken pieces alongside the Butternut mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander and the lemon zest. Garnish with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds. Nice one, Chef!
GET ROASTIN’
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Place the chicken on one side of a roasting tray. Coat in oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, the ground cumin, some seasoning and the harissa paste. Place the Butternut chunks on the other side of the tray. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy, shifting halfway.
POPPIN’ SEEDS
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Once the Butternut is cooked, remove from the oven and place in a bowl along with any tray juices. Add in the tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice, ¾ of the chopped coriander, a splash of water or milk and some seasoning. Mash with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency.
FRESH SALAD
Just before serving, toss the rinsed green leaves, Radish rounds, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and some seasoning in a salad bowl.
PLATE IT UP!
Plate up the crispy Chicken pieces alongside the Butternut mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander and the lemon zest. Garnish with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds. Nice one, Chef!
GET ROASTIN’
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Place the chicken on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, the ground cumin, some seasoning and the harissa paste. Place the Butternut chunks on a separate roasting tray. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy, shifting halfway.
POPPIN’ SEEDS
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Once the Butternut is cooked, remove from the oven and place in a bowl along with any tray juices. Add in the tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice, ¾ of the chopped coriander, a splash of water or milk and some seasoning. Mash with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency.
FRESH SALAD
Just before serving, toss the rinsed green leaves, Radish rounds, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and some seasoning in a salad bowl.
PLATE IT UP!
Plate up the crispy Chicken pieces alongside the Butternut mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander and the lemon zest. Garnish with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds. Nice one, Chef!
GET ROASTIN’
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the Chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Place the chicken on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, the ground cumin, some seasoning and the harissa paste. Place the Butternut chunks on a separate roasting tray. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy, shifting halfway.
POPPIN’ SEEDS
Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Once the Butternut is cooked, remove from the oven and place in a bowl along with any tray juices. Add in the tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice, ¾ of the chopped coriander, a splash of water or milk and some seasoning. Mash with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency.
FRESH SALAD
Just before serving, toss the rinsed green leaves, Radish rounds, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and some seasoning in a salad bowl.
PLATE IT UP!
Plate up the crispy Chicken pieces alongside the Butternut mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander and the lemon zest. Garnish with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds. Nice one, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash?
The preparation time for Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash with tahini butternut mash & a fresh salad is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash with tahini butternut mash & a fresh salad?
The total time required to make Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash with tahini butternut mash & a fresh salad is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash?
Butternut, Chicken, Danish-style Feta, Free-Range Chicken Leg Quarter, Free-range Chicken Leg Quarters, Fresh Coriander, Green Leaves, Ground Cumin, Lemon, Lemons, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste, Pumpkin Seeds, Radish, Tahini
What is the nutritional information of Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash?
Calories: 959, Carbs: 47 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 66.8 grams, Sugar: 12.6 grams, Salt: 906 grams
How do I prepare Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash?
GET ROASTIN’: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Place the chicken on one side of a roasting tray. Coat in oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, the ground cumin, some seasoning and the harissa paste. Place the butternut chunks on the other side of the tray. Coat in oil and some seasoning. Roast in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and becoming crispy, shifting halfway. POPPIN’ SEEDS: Place a pan over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. ALL TOGETHER NOW: Once the butternut is cooked, remove from the oven and place in a bowl along with any tray juices. Add in the tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice, ¾ of the chopped coriander, a splash of water or milk and some seasoning. Mash with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency. FRESH SALAD: Just before serving, toss the rinsed green leaves, radish rounds, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and some seasoning in a salad bowl. PLATE IT UP!: Plate up the crispy chicken pieces alongside the butternut mash and the fresh salad. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander and the lemon zest. Garnish with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds. Nice one, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash?
Butternut, Chicken, Danish-style Feta, Free-Range Chicken Leg Quarter, Free-range Chicken Leg Quarters, Fresh Coriander, Green Leaves, Ground Cumin, Lemon, Lemons, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste, Pumpkin Seeds, Radish, Tahini
How many calories does Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash have?
959 calories
How much fat content does Harissa Chicken & Butternut Mash have?
grams