Description
Harissa Chicken is a flavorful and spicy dish made with marinated chicken thighs that are roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- ½ cup harissa sauce or paste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey (up to 3 tablespoons for added sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, mix together the harissa paste, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly in the harissa marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the baking dish. Spoon any extra marinade over the top.
- Roast in the oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through. For a slightly charred finish, broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, increase honey to 3 tablespoons.
- Marinate overnight for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice level by using more or less harissa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg