with Cilantro & Creamy Feta Sauce
We’re big fans of the ubiquitous grain bowl, but we have to admit: This one’s extra special. It’s a one-bowl feast that’s positively bursting with Middle Eastern–inspired flavors. The base is cucumber, tomato, scallions, cilantro, and feta with lemony bulgur—a hearty whole grain that’s long been a staple of both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Topping the bowl, there’s harissa-spiced chicken and a drizzle of creamy feta sauce. It doesn’t get much better than this!
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Sour Cream
1.5 tablespoon
Feta Cheese
0.5 cup
Lemon
1 unit
Mini Cucumber
1 unit
Chicken Cutlets
12 ounce
Harissa Powder
0.33 tablespoon
Tomato
1 unit
Scallions
2 unit
Bulgur Wheat
0.5 cup
Cilantro
0.25 ounce
Salt
3 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
10 teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
teaspoon (tsp)
Wash and dry all produce.
Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and finely dice cucumber. Finely dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Finely chop cilantro.
In a small pot, combine bulgur, 1 cup water, ½ tsp harissa powder (you’ll use more later), and ½ tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use 2 cups water, 1 tsp harissa powder, and 1 tsp salt.) Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes.
Keep covered off heat.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, 2 TBSP feta (4 TBSP for 4 servings), and a large drizzle of olive oil. (You’ll use the remaining feta later.) Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Season all over with ½ tsp harissa powder (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (Use more harissa powder if you like things spicy.)
Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. TIP: If chicken begins to brown too quickly, lower heat to medium.
Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise.
Meanwhile, squeeze juice from half the lemon into a large bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil, and ¼ tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use juice from 1 whole lemon, 4 TBSP olive oil, and ½ tsp salt.)
If necessary, drain any excess water from cooked bulgur; stir bulgur into bowl with dressing along with cucumber, tomato, scallions, half the cilantro, and remaining feta. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Divide tabbouleh between bowls or plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with feta sauce and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
690
kcal
Calories
37
g
Fat
10
g
Saturated Fat
43
g
Carbohydrate
4
g
Sugar
8
g
Dietary Fiber
49
g
Protein
155
mg
Cholesterol
900
mg
Sodium