Low Fat Harissa Chicken
Turn up the flavor without piling on the calories with this Low Fat Harissa Chicken recipe! Perfectly marinated in a homemade harissa paste made from roasted red bell peppers, garlic, and a harmonious blend of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and caraway seeds, this dish delivers bold, smoky, and slightly spicy notes in every bite. The low-fat yogurt adds a creamy touch while keeping it light, and a quick grilling ensures the chicken is juicy and charred to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this healthy harissa chicken is a showstopper for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and pairs beautifully with couscous, a crisp green salad, or roasted veggies. Packed with protein and full of flavor, it's the ultimate guilt-free indulgence! Keywords: low-fat harissa chicken, healthy chicken recipe, grilled chicken breast, homemade harissa marinade, quick weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 medium Red bell peppers
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 for greasing Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Yogurt (low-fat)
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Roast the red bell peppers in the oven for 20 minutes until the skin is blistered and blackened, then remove and let them cool.
Peel the skins off the peppers and remove the seeds. Place the peeled peppers into a blender.
Add garlic cloves, smoked paprika, ground cumin, coriander seeds, caraway seeds, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and low-fat yogurt to the blender with the roasted red peppers.
Blend until the mixture is smooth, forming a low-fat harissa paste.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and cover them with the harissa paste, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
Spray a grilling pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are perfectly cooked through and have a nice char.
Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Slice and serve the harissa chicken with a side of your choice, such as couscous or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2915 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 220.1 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
