Description
This Harissa Honey Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors that come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish. The marinade infuses the chicken thighs with a rich combination of harissa, honey, and aromatic spices, resulting in tender and flavorful meat that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Honey-Harissa Marinade:
- 2 to 4 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Urfa Biber, Aleppo pepper, or red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
For the Chicken:
- 8 to 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Make the honey-harissa marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the harissa, tomato paste, honey, lemon juice, and enough olive oil to generously coat the chicken. Add the Urfa Biber, coriander, smoked paprika, and garlic. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Marinate the chicken: Season the chicken well on both sides with salt and pepper, then add to the marinade. Mix well to make sure the chicken is fully coated. Marinate for a couple of hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake: Transfer the chicken and the marinade to a 9×13 baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle pan juices over the chicken and serve!
Notes
- Chicken is cooked through at 165°F but thighs remain juicy up to around 175°F.
- Adjust cooking time for different cuts of chicken.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 361 kcal
- Sugar: 20.1g
- Sodium: 367.1mg
- Fat: 9.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 24.4g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 44.7g
- Cholesterol: 214.7mg
