CAVA Honey Harissa Chicken Bowls
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of CAVA Honey Harissa Chicken Bowls, a balanced meal that combines sweet and spicy notes with wholesome ingredients. This dish features marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection, served over a base of light grains like couscous or quinoa, and topped with fresh vegetables and optional feta cheese. Easy to customize and perfect for any mealtime, these bowls are both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup couscous or quinoa (dry)
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, harissa paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook couscous or quinoa as per package instructions.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls by layering grains at the bottom, followed by sliced chicken and fresh vegetables. Top with feta cheese and herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg