Harissa chicken skewers with couscous salad

Prep
1h 30m
Cook
30m
serves
6
Matt Moran Harissa chicken skewers with couscous salad
Ben Dearnley
Matt Moran Harissa chicken skewers with couscous salad
This fresh couscous salad by Matt Moran, and the mouth-watering harissa chicken skewers will have your guests coming back for more.

Ingredients (13)

  • 1/3 cup (100g) harissa
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 chicken thigh fillets (approx 600g total), halved lengthwise

Couscous salad

  • 1 cup (200g) pearl couscous
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
  • Pinch of saffron threads
  • 200g labneh or Greek-style yoghurt
  • 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbs chardonnay vinegar
  • 100g baby cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
  • 40g pistachios, roasted, chopped
  • 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
  • 1/4 bunch mint, leaves picked, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Place harissa and olive oil in a medium bowl and mix well. Add chicken, mixing to coat. Chill for 45 minutes-1 hour to marinate.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, for the couscous salad, cook couscous according to packet instructions. Transfer to a colander and refresh under cold running water. Place in a large bowl and toss through 2 tsp olive oil, to prevent the couscous from sticking. Allow to cool.
  • 3.
    In a small bowl, combine saffron and 1/2 tsp warm water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes or until the colour has drawn out. Add to the labneh, mix to combine and set aside until required.
  • 4.
    Place red onion, chardonnay vinegar and a pinch of salt flakes in a small bowl, mix to combine and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.
  • 5.
    Preheat barbecue or chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Thread 1 piece of chicken onto each skewer. Grill skewers, turning frequently, for 5-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from grill and keep warm.
  • 6.
    Add cucumber, pistachios, pomegranate and pickled onion with the vinegar to the couscous bowl, and season to taste. Drizzle with extra olive oil and toss together. Place on a serving platter, scatter with mint leaves and serve with chicken skewers and saffron labneh.
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Recipe Notes

You will need 8 metal or wooden skewers.

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