Hearthbox

Weeknight · 35 minutes

Honey-Harissa Chicken with Nectarine & Cucumber Salad

A glossy pan glaze built from harissa, honey and the fond left behind by the chicken — cooled off by a bright salad of ripe nectarine, marinated cucumber and salted peanuts.

Serves2
Cook time35 min
Calories712 per serving
Rated4.7 · 2,183 cooks

Halve the pepper lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Thoroughly wash your hands, knife, and cutting board immediately after handling. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, 1/3 cup of water, and as much of the harissa as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

Green bell peppers and onions sauteing in a skillet. Photo by Laura oliveira on Pexels
3

Cook & glaze the vegetables


In the pan of reserved fond, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced shallot and sliced pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the glaze (carefully, as the liquid may splatter); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any fond, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the liquid has mostly cooked off. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Sliced grilled chicken breast resting on a cutting board. Photo by alleksana on Pexels
5

Rest & slice the chicken


Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest at least 5 minutes so the juices settle. Slice crosswise against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces, then spoon over any glaze collected on the board. If the glaze has thickened past pourable, loosen it with a spoonful of warm water.

Cook the chicken an additional 2 to 3 minutes to achieve well-done. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Rustic salad of fresh fruit, greens and crumbled cheese in a bowl. Photo by furkanfdemir on Pexels
4

Make the salad


Meanwhile, to the bowl of marinated cucumber, add the sliced nectarine, peanuts, and half the feta. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Plated chicken with sauce and vegetables. Photo by Farhad Ibrahimzade on Pexels
6

Plate your dish


Divide the glazed vegetables and sliced chicken between two warm plates. Serve the salad alongside, spooning over any dressing left in the bowl. Garnish with the remaining feta and a few torn mint leaves. Enjoy!