Grilled Chicken with Red Pepper Harissa

Name: Grilled Chicken with Red Pepper Harissa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African,
Ingredients: 1 jar (4 ounces) roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained; 1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; 1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, divided; 1 tsp McCormick® Cumin, Ground; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 1/4 tsps McCormick® Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed; 2 tsps McCormick® Paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 medium yellow squash, halved crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 medium zucchini, halved crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices; 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

Harissa is spicy condiment from Tunisia. It’s loaded with flavor, but very low in fat and calories, making it a perfect accompaniment to healthful meals. Photo credit: Lindsay Landis from Love & Olive Oil.

20m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

208

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 jar (4 ounces) roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, divided
1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
2 teaspoons McCormick® Paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium yellow squash, halved crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 medium zucchini, halved crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Red Pepper Harissa, place roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon each of the oil and vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder and crushed red pepper in blender or food processor; cover. Process or blend until a chunky sauce forms. (Do not puree.) Set aside.
2 Mix remaining 1 tablespoon each oil and vinegar, paprika, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salt in small bowl. Place vegetables in large bowl. Add 1/2 of the spice mixture; toss to coat well. Place chicken in another bowl. Add remaining spice mixture; turn to coat well.
3 Grill chicken over medium heat 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Grill vegetables 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender-crisp. Serve 2 tablespoons Red Pepper Harissa with each serving of chicken and vegetables.