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Super Quick Spicy Middle Eastern Style Chicken

Super Quick Spicy Middle Eastern Style Chicken

with Couscous, Pumpkin Seeds, Greek Style Cheese and Rocket
4.5(461)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 06, 2026
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Calories
: 
680 kcal
Protein
: 
45.7g protein
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

120 grams

Couscous

(Contains: Soya, May contain traces of allergens, Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

20 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Ground Cumin

15 grams

Honey

50 grams

Harissa Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

50 grams

Greek Style Salad Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

15 grams

Pumpkin Seeds

Not included in your delivery

20 grams

Butter

200 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Couscous

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2845 kJ
Energy (kcal)680 kcal
Fat28.3 g
of which saturates10.9 g
Carbohydrate57.7 g
of which sugars12.4 g
Dietary Fibre5.4 g
Protein45.7 g
Salt3.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Pan
•Kettle
•Bowl
•Cling Film

Instructions

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Get Frying
1
  • Boil a half-full kettle.
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, fry the chicken, 8-10 mins. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh.
  • Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
Cook Couscous
2
  • Meanwhile, put the couscous and butter (see pantry) in a bowl.
  • Pour in the boiled water (see pantry). Stir in half the chicken stock paste. 
  • Cover tightly with cling film. Set aside for 10 mins.
Flavour Time
3
  • Once cooked, add the tomato puree and cumin to the chicken. Cook, 1 min.
  • Stir in the remaining chicken stock paste, honey, water (see pantry) and harissa (add less if you'd prefer it milder). TIP: Put hardened honey into hot water for 1 min.
  • Simmer, 2-3 mins.
  • Next, add the spinach in handfuls, making sure it's piping hot, 1-2 mins.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Fluff up the couscous. Share between your bowls.
  • Spoon over the chicken and spinach.
  • Crumble over the Greek style salad cheese. Top with the rocket and sprinkle over the pumpkin seeds.
  • Drizzle a little oil over the leaves.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the spicy kick, with some preferring to use less harissa for a milder taste. The dish offers a good mix of flavours.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and easy to prepare, with minimal hands-on time required.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding roasted peppers and onions, or diced courgette for extra texture. Try adding lemon zest, olive oil, and mint to the couscous.
  • Portions: Some felt the chicken portion was small for two people; consider adding extra vegetables to bulk up the meal.
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