Harissa quinoa chicken bake
gluten-free

Harissa quinoa chicken bake

meal · Serves 4 · 1h 8m total · ↑ Protein & Fib

Inspired by @adamhoad_coaching · Watch on IG ↗

398 kcal32 g protein56 g carbs7 g fat

A simple one-dish meal prep where quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables bake together in harissa-seasoned chicken stock, topped with chicken breast and halloumi for a high-protein result.

Cook timeline

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Preheat oven
Chop vegetables and halloumi
Chop chicken breast
Combine and mix base
Top with chicken and bake
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Start cooking

Equipment

Steps

1h 8m
  1. 1. Preheat oven1m + 12m
  2. 2. Chop vegetables and halloumi8m
    100 g halloumi · 100 g sundried tomatoes · 0.25 whole red pepper · 0.5 whole zucchini · 20 g spinach · 1 whole red onion
  3. 3. Chop chicken breast3m
    350 g chicken breast
  4. 4. Combine and mix base3m
    180 g quinoa · 120 g chickpeas · 400 ml chicken stock · 90 g harissa paste · 1 tbsp salt, pepper, paprika, cumin
  5. 5. Top with chicken and bake3m + 50m

When ready to eat

Leave the bake to rest uncovered for 15 minutes before portioning. If the quinoa still has excess water after the initial bake, leave uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until absorbed.