Harissa honey-glazed chicken with squash and spelt
- Anna Glover
Published: February 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Serves 2
Easy
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 40 mins
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Enjoy chicken thighs with squash and grains plus honey and harissa flavourings in this easy dish for two. Spoon over yogurt and herbs to finish
Healthy
High-fibre
Low calorie
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Ingredients
Nutrition
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2 chicken thighs
(or 4 small)
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4 tsp olive oil
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2 tbsp harissa
plus 1 tsp
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp red, white or sherry vinegar
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1 tsp thyme leaves
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160g frozen squash cubes
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160g long-stem broccoli
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250g pouch of cooked spelt
or other grains
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3 tbsp yogurt
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handful of soft herbs
such as mint, dill or coriander (optional)
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Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal390
- fat10g
- saturates3g
- carbs48g
- sugars15g
- fibre8g
- protein23g
- salt0.4g
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Method
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step 1
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Season the chicken thighs with salt and put on a shallow baking tray. Rub half the oil into the skins. Cook for 20 mins.
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step 2
Meanwhile, whisk the rest of the oil, 2 tbsp harissa, the honey, vinegar, thyme and seasoning in a bowl. Tip the squash and broccoli onto the tray. Pour over the harissa sauce and mix well. Roast for a further 15 mins until the chicken is cooked and the veg is tender.
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step 3
Tip the spelt onto the tray and stir. Pour over 2 tbsp water to steam the grains and return to the oven for 5 mins until warmed through. Swirl 1 tsp harissa through the yogurt. Roughly chop the herbs, if you have some.
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step 4
Spoon the yogurt over the traybake and scatter over the herbs to serve, if using.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2026
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