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Easy Shredded Harissa Chicken

Tender shredded chicken cooked in spicy harissa for an easy, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Two forks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup mild harissa sauce e.g., Mina
  • Tzatziki (optional, for serving) optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with the ground cumin, garlic powder, Kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
  • Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  • Pour the cup of mild harissa sauce evenly over the chicken, cover, and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or on HIGH for 2 hours) until the chicken is very tender and easily shredded.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred it using two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the cooking juices and remaining harissa; adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve warm with tzatziki on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Meal prep-friendly: stores well in containers.
  • Optional tzatziki adds a cool contrast to the harissa heat.
  • Use frozen chicken? Increase cook time if using a slow cooker on LOW.
  • Adjust harissa amount for preferred spice level.