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Chicken in Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Chicken in Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Chicken in Sweet and Spicy Sauce

with quinoa, bell pepper and tomato

In this delicious dinnertime option, beef rump—cooked to your exacting specifications—is coated in harissa spices and smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce. The whole thing sits on a bed of quinoa that's dotted with tender tomatoes and peppers. A scattering of scallion seals the deal on a mouth-watering meal.

Tags:
Quick
Protein Rich
Spicy
Allergens:
Egg
Mustard

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

2 sachet(s)

Mayo

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

1 sachet(s)

Beef Stock

2 sachet(s)

Paprika

(Contains: Mustard)

1 sachet(s)

Harissa Spice Mix

170 grams

Quinoa

320 grams

Irish Chicken Breast

1 sachet(s)

Sweet Chilli Sauce

2 unit(s)

Tomato

1 sachet(s)

Harissa Paste

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

2 unit(s)

Scallion

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2992 kJ
Energy (kcal)715 kcal
Fat22.9 g
of which saturates2.7 g
Carbohydrate76.5 g
of which sugars17 g
Dietary Fiber10.7 g
Protein54.8 g
Salt6.9 g
Potassium497.7 mg
Calcium21.1 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

Sieve
Pot with Lid

Cooking Steps

Cook the Quinoa
1
  • Rinse the quinoa in cold water until it runs clear.
  • In a medium pot, boil 250ml of lightly salted water (per 2P).
  • Add the quinoa and stock, reduce the heat to medium-high, cover and cook for 4-5 mins.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, a further 8-10 mins. 
  • Remove from the heat, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
Prep the Veg
2
  • While the quinoa cooks, halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks.
  • Cut the tomato into 2cm chunks.
  • Trim and thinly slice the scallion.
Mix the Mayo
3
  • Add the mayo, harissa paste and sweet chilli sauce to a small bowl.
  • Mix together until well combined.
Sear the Beef
4
  • Place a large pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Season the beef with harissa spice, salt and pepper.
  • Once the oil is hot, fry the beef until browned, 1-2 mins each side for medium-rare.
  • Cook for another 1-2 mins on each side if you want it medium and a further 1-2 mins on each side if you want it well-done. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat and its packaging. Meat is safe to eat when the outside is browned. 

NOTE: Swapping to chicken breast? Slice through the breasts to make thin steaks, season as instructed and fry in the hot pan, 3-6 mins each side.

Fry the Veg
5
  • Once the beef is cooked to your liking, transfer to a board, cover and allow to rest.
  • Return the pan to high heat with another drizzle of oil.
  • Once hot, fry the pepper and tomatoes with the paprika until starting to soften, stirring occasionally, 3-4 mins.
  • Stir the drained quinoa into the veg. Season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Just before serving, thinly slice the beef.
Finish and Serve
6
  • Divide the quinoa between bowls.
  • Top with the sliced beef
  • Drizzle over the sweet and spicy sauce.
  • Finish with a scattering of scallion.