Roast Chicken with Beetroot and Halloumi Salad

Spatchcocked chicken roasted with a fragrant harissa-style spice paste served alongside a vibrant pink beetroot bulgur and halloumi salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 947.1 kcals 3788.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Fat 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
g
Halloumi
sliced
Fruits
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
GrainsCereals
Liquids
Meat
1
piece
Chicken
large, spatchcocked
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
2
clove
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
100
g
Pistachios
shelled and roughly chopped
1
bunch
Mint
small bunch, chopped
1
bunch
Coriander
small bunch, chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for drizzling
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for halloumi
50
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
roughly chopped
100
g
Beetroot
cooked and chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Toast cumin and caraway seeds in a pan then blend with chilli, paprika, garlic, tomato purée, and vinegar.
  • Oil and season the chicken, sear on a griddle for two minutes, then transfer to a tray.
  • Roast the chicken for 30 minutes in the oven.
  • Spread the spice mixture over the chicken and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes until done.
  • Simmer bulgur wheat in beetroot juice for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
  • Griddle the oiled halloumi slices for 2 minutes per side until browned.
  • Mix bulgur with beetroot, pistachios, herbs, pomegranate, lemon, and oil, then top with halloumi.
  • Rest the chicken for 15 minutes before carving and serving with the salad.