Recipe: $11.80 | Per Serving: $2.95 | Yield: 4
Harissa is such a great way to spice up your meals, and using it for this homemade frozen dinner provides tons of flavor! I love to pair it with hummus for a creamy – spicy combination.
This post is part of a series about homemade frozen dinners. Please see How to Make Homemade Frozen Meals for more information.
I love using a flavorful sauce to keep things exciting, and the combination of harissa and tahini (or hummus) is one of my favorites! Trader Joe’s also has a few other “clean” sauces without too many ingredients, but the flavor and spice of this Tunisian Harissa never fails me.
Another thing I like about this sauce is that it is Whole30! So you can combine it with tahini and olive oil for a salad dressing, or spread it on boring chicken (as I’ve done here) for a flavorful dish!
Ingredients for Harissa Chicken Rice Bowl Frozen Meal Prep (All Ingredients Found at Trader Joe’s)
- 1 package (16 oz) Trader Joe’s Simply Roast Chicken (refrigerated section – you’ll use all of it)
- 2 Tablespoons TJ’s Harissa Paste
- Frozen Brown Rice
- 16 oz Frozen Broccoli
- 4-8 Tablespoons Hummus
How to Make Harissa Chicken Rice Bowl Frozen Meal Prep
- Start by chopping up the cooked chicken. You can use any cooked chicken you have, but the Trader Joe’s Simply Roast Chicken Breast is a quick option without any additives. (Rotisserie chicken, slow cooker chicken, and Idiot Proof Chicken are other good options.)
- Toss chopped chicken with 2 Tablespoons Harissa paste. Divide among the four freezer-safe containers.
- Using a measuring cup, measure 1/2 cup cooked brown rice and add to the other side of the containers.
- Divide the frozen broccoli evenly among the containers, filling the rest of the container all the way. (NOTE: you may have to chop some of the larger pieces of broccoli.)
- Top with a dollop of hummus (about 1-2 Tablespoons), cover, seal, and store in the freezer!
Does this Frozen Meal Get Soggy?
No! This one doesn’t get soggy at all. :)
Paleo: If you skip the hummus and use cauliflower rice instead of brown rice, yes!
Vegetarian: You can replace chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian/vegan option.
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Harissa Chicken Rice Bowl Frozen Meal Prep
- Prep Time: 6
- Total Time: 6
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Make your own homemade frozen meals with this fast and easy method. Spice it up with your own favorite sauces, or stick with this spicy Harissa sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) Trader Joe’s Simply Roast Chicken (or use homemade shredded chicken)
- 2 Tablespoons Trader Joe’s Harissa Paste
- 2 cups Frozen Cooked Brown Rice
- 16 oz Frozen Broccoli
- 4–8 Tablespoons Hummus
- Optional: If your chicken is particularly dry, you can add a drizzle of olive oil as well.
Instructions
- Start by chopping up the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss with 2 Tablespoons Harissa paste. Divide this Harissa Chicken among the four freezer-safe containers. (About 4 oz per container.)
- Using a measuring cup, measure 1/2 cup cooked brown rice and add to the other side of the containers.
- Divide the frozen broccoli evenly among the containers, filling the rest of each container all the way. (NOTE: you may have to chop some of the larger pieces of broccoli.)
- Top each with a dollop of hummus (about 1-2 Tablespoons), cover, seal, and store in the freezer!
Notes
You may have to chop up some larger pieces of frozen broccoli.
If your chicken is a bit dry, I recommend drizzling it with a touch of olive oil.
You can use fresh ingredients for this recipe, such as leftover rice, but they may freeze in one solid block.
Nutrition label is for 2 Tablespoons of hummus per container.
- Category: Frozen Meals, Freezer Meals, Frozen Dinner
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American, Spicy
Keywords: homemade frozen dinners, homemade frozen meals, homemade frozen rice bowl, chicken harissa frozen dinner
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