dinner · lunch · North African-inspired

Harissa Lemon Chicken & Snap Pea Curry over Barley

A spicy curry with chicken breast, snap pea, and a harissa lemon finish.

34 min 4 servings Easy $15.08 recipe est. · $3.77/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1½ lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
  • 4 cups snap pea
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1½ cups coconut milk
  • ¾ cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups barley

Equipment

Large skillet

How to make it

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; cook the chicken breast and snap pea with salt for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the harissa, lemon juice, cumin, coconut milk, and vegetable broth; simmer gently. Cook the chicken breast until the center reaches 165°F.

  3. 3

    Spoon the curry over the barley and serve hot.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days.

Reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, sesame-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free.

Contains wheat. Packaged ingredients can vary, so check labels and cross-contact information.

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