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Harissa chicken

Spicy Harissa Chicken That Elevates Your Dinner Game

Enjoy this vibrant harissa chicken, marinated with spices, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1/2 cup Harissa Paste Adjust for spice preference
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika as substitution
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped
  • 2 cloves Additional Garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Grill
  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Harissa Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground cardamom, salt, pepper, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  2. Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs into a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, parsley, and additional minced garlic. Mix until the sauce is smooth and the herbs are evenly distributed.
  4. For grilling, preheat your grill to 400-450°F. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
  5. Once cooked, allow the harissa chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving, alongside the chilled yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This harissa chicken is perfect for meal prep—make a large batch at the start of the week for quick, flavorful lunches or dinners.

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