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Quick Harissa Cranberry Chicken on Bulgur

Quick Harissa Cranberry Chicken on Bulgur

with Spinach
4.5(527)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 11, 2025
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Calories
555 kcal
Protein
40g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

25 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

30 grams

Dried Cranberries

50 grams

Harissa Paste

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

40 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

220 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2322 kJ
Energy (kcal)555 kcal
Fat11.7 g
of which saturates1.6 g
Carbohydrate72.2 g
of which sugars20 g
Dietary Fibre7.6 g
Protein40 g
Salt3.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan
Garlic Press

Instructions

Cook the Bulgur
1

a) Pour the water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount) into a large saucepan.

b) Stir in two thirds of the chicken stock paste and bring to the boil.

c) Stir in the bulgur and a drizzle of oil (if you'd like) bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat.

d) Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.

Fry the Chicken
2

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh.

c) Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Add the Flavour
3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

b) Cut the tomato into 1cm chunks.

c) Roughly chop the cranberries

d) Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the garlic and harissa paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Cook until fragrant, 1 min.

Simmer Simmer
4

a) Pour in the passata, water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and the remaining chicken stock paste.

b) Stir in the cranberries and a pinch of sugar (if you'd like).

c) Stir and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.

Final Touches
5

a) Once thickened, stir the spinach into the chicken pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) When ready, fluff up the bulgur with a fork and stir through the tomato chunks.

Serve
6

a) Share the bulgur between your bowls.

b) Spoon the harissa cranberry chicken over the top. 

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