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Harissa Chicken Recipe

Harissa Chicken

Rika
The chicken thighs are roasted in a flavorful harissa marinade sauce along with healthy vegetables. The chicken meat is both juicy and tender!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine North African
Servings 8
Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs, (about 4 pounds)
  • 6 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt , (see notes)
  • 4 tablespoon Harissa paste, (recommended: Trader's Joe Harrisa Paste)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon 100% honey
  • 2 teaspoon dried rosemary, (or about 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon salt, (or use less or more according to your liking)

Produce:

  • 1 extra large green bell pepper , (cut the pepper into medium strips).
  • 1 extra large red bell pepper, (cut the pepper into medium strips).
  • 1 large red onion , (cut into big chunks)
  • Green Olives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Place a ziplock bag over a bowl. Add to it yogurt, harissa paste, minced garlic, dried rosemary, cinnamon, smoked paprika, honey, oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Add chicken thighs into the ziplock, then seal tightly and spread the paste all over the chicken. Give it a quick massage so the meat is fully covered with the marinade sauce.
  • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs with skin side up onto a large sheet pan. Roast the chicken for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat, then toss the red onion, bell peppers lightly. .
  • Put the pan back into the oven. Cook for 20 minutes or longer or until the thermometer reads 165°F
  • Turn off the oven, remove the chicken from the oven and add some fresh olives (optional) before serving.

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Notes

You can substitute Greek yogurt with regular yogurt if that's what is in your fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 689mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 695IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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