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Hot Honey Harissa Chicken & Lentil Bowl

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • ½ cup (125 mL) olive oil
  • ⅓ cup (75 mL) lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) honey
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) prepared harissa paste
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • Bowl:
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked brown rice
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) cooked grilled chicken, sliced
  • 3 cups (750 mL) cucumber, diced
  • 3 cups (750 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 ½ cups (625 mL) shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) crumbled Feta cheese
  • ½ cup (125 mL) parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, harissa, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined and refrigerate until service.
  2. Heat lentils, rice, and grilled chicken separately and hold hot for service.
  3. For each bowl, portion ½ cup (125 mL) lentils and ½ cup (125 mL) rice. Add ½ cup (125 mL) chicken. Top each bowl with approximately ⅓ cup (75 mL) cucumber, ⅓ cup (75 mL) tomatoes, and ¼ cup (60 mL) romaine. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Feta.
  4. Drizzle each bowl with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) hot honey harissa dressing. Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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