Are you craving a flavorful and exotic dish that tantalizes your taste buds and brings the vibrant flavors of North Africa to your dinner table? Look no further than the delectable "Harissa Chicken NYT," a culinary delight that combines the aromatic spices of harissa with tender chicken, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. In this article, we'll guide you through the culinary journey of harissa chicken, providing you with insights into the origin of this dish, the ingredients that make it so special, and the simple steps to recreate this delightful meal in your own kitchen. Embark on this flavorful adventure and discover the magic of harissa chicken, a dish that will surely become a staple in your recipe collection.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, ARUGULA AND GARLIC YOGURT
Your typical sheet-pan chicken recipe roasts everything together on a pan at once. This version pairs potatoes with the poultry, and tops everything off with fresh herbs and arugula, making it a true one-pan meal, salad included. A savory yogurt sauce adds a creamy touch, but it's optional if you're not a yogurt sauce fan. Feel free to double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd, though make sure to use two sheet pans so that everything is spread out in one layer, which is critical for browning.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, roasts, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine chicken and potatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together harissa, cumin and 3 tablespoons oil. Pour over chicken and potatoes and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine leeks, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange chicken and potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes. Toss potatoes lightly. Scatter leeks over pan. Roast until chicken and potatoes are cooked through and everything is golden and slightly crisped, 25 to 30 minutes longer.
- While chicken cooks, place yogurt in a small bowl. Grate garlic over yogurt and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, spoon yogurt over chicken and vegetables in the pan. Scatter arugula and dill over mixture. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice and serve.
CHICKPEA HARISSA SOUP
When the day calls for soup but your schedule doesn't, look to an assertive ingredient that doesn't require hours of simmering to extract flavor. Harissa, a North African chile paste, packs a punch right out of the jar (brands range in heat levels, though, so adjust quantity to taste). Dump in 2 cans of chickpeas: The starchy, seasoned liquid thickens the soup quickly. Besides that, additional vegetables and toppings you want to add are up to you: Soup should bend to your life, not the opposite.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, beans, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and a pinch of salt, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the harissa and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas and their liquid. Fill a can with water, and add that to the pot as well. Season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are warmed and the flavors have come together, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Now taste it: Add salt, water (if too thick), honey (if too spicy), and/or harissa (if not spicy enough) to your liking. Serve hot, with whichever toppings you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 393, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 609 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
HARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SHALLOTS
Chicken thighs, bathed in a broth spiked with spicy, earthy harissa, are at the heart of this quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. Here, the chicken fat is smartly used to sauté shallots until just softened. (They're finished off with the chicken, melting down in the sauce.) If you don't like spicy, don't fret: A showering of fresh herbs and a good squeeze of lime nicely cuts the heat.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken thighs well with salt and pepper. In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed until nicely browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, about 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan and return to medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Stir in harissa and cinnamon, and add back in the chicken and any residual juices. Pour in enough of the stock to come up to the chicken about halfway, and bring to a simmer. Partly cover and allow the chicken to finish cooking through, about 15 minutes more.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce until it's nicely coated. Plate and top with the cilantro and the scallions. Serve, spooning braising liquid on top and with lime wedges on the side. Finish with flaky salt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 508, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 743 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HARISSA CHICKEN TRAYBAKE
Everyone loves an easy traybake, this chicken dish with spicy harissa paste is roasted to perfection with garlic, potatoes and cherry tomatoes
Provided by Charlie Clapp
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Score deep lines all over the chicken legs, then rub in the harissa. Season well and place in a roasting tin. Scatter the garlic over and around the chicken. Squeeze the lemon wedges over, then place them in the tin with the cherry tomatoes, potatoes and olives. Season, drizzle over the oil and toss briefly to mix everything together.
- Cook in the oven for 45 mins-1 hr until the chicken is cooked through and golden. Serve with salad, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS
The harissa-honey glaze takes these juicy grilled chicken thighs over the top! Since most harissa spice blends have salt already added, there is no need to add any additional, but feel free to adjust to your tastes. Garnish with minced fresh parsley.
Provided by France C
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine harissa spice blend, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture over chicken thighs, including under the skin. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Place chicken thighs on the hot grill, skin side down, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and grill on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue flipping every 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, about 20 to 25 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine harissa seasoning, honey, and melted butter for glaze in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until mixture is heated through and has a thinned consistency, about 10 seconds. Drizzle over chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 207.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
HARISSA
Homemade harissa is very easy to make. How spicy you make it is up to you. I use a combination of New Mexico and Anaheim chili peppers, which are both on the mild spectrum of the Scoville scale, but you can pick hotter chili varieties if preferred.
Provided by nch
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Break up chili peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and discard. Wear disposable gloves if working with medium-hot or hot peppers.
- Place chili peppers in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, then dab dry with paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over very low heat and cook garlic until soft but still pale, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to the food processor together along with the chili peppers.
- Toast caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in the skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Crush them in a mortar and add to the food processor. Process while slowly adding remaining olive oil, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Season with salt.
- Spoon harissa into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 224.1 mg
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, CUMIN AND FETA
Pleasantly reminiscent of shakshuka, this one-pot dinner has a similar spiced tomato sauce, but uses crispy skinned, cumin-laced chicken thighs instead of eggs. The harissa-spiked sauce is best spooned over an herbed rice or enjoyed with crusty bread to scoop up the melty feta. Roasted vegetables like kale or broccolini would round out the meal nicely. Harissa tends to differ in heat level from brand to brand, so adjust the heat accordingly.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry, trim away excess fat, then season well all over with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons cumin.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy 12-inch skillet over medium until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down. (It's OK if they are a little snug; they will shrink as they cook.) Cook without moving until the skin is crispy and easily releases from the pan, about 8 to 10 minutes. Use tongs to turn over and cook until the bottom is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the onions to the rendered chicken fat in the skillet, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon cumin and the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the harissa and let cook for about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, and season with salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high, then adjust the temperature to maintain an active simmer. Cook until it becomes a deeper red color, about 5 minutes more.
- Add any juices that collected on the plate, stir to mix, then nestle in the chicken thighs, skin-side up, so that the skin is above the sauce. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, then partly cover and cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. (If you'd like crispier skin, pop the chicken under the broiler for a minute or two.)
- Garnish with the feta and cilantro and serve with bread or herbed rice.
CHICKEN WITH HARISSA & TOMATOES
Quick and easy midweek chicken supper recipe, with just a little hint of spice
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the chicken into a medium roasting tray, then rub with the harissa, oil and oregano.
- Cover with foil and roast for 5 mins, then remove the foil and add the cherry tomatoes and olives to the tray. Roast for 10 mins more until the tomato skins start to split and the chicken is cooked through. Serve with boiled new potatoes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.41 milligram of sodium
ONE-POT HARISSA CHICKEN
This hearty chicken casserole is low in fat, packed with veg and flavoured with harissa for a satisfying supper.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the chicken breasts all over with the cumin and lots of ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken with the onion for 4 mins. Turn the chicken over and cook for a further 3 mins. Stir the onions around the chicken regularly as they cook.
- Tip the tomatoes and 250ml water into the pan and stir in the harissa, honey, courgettes and chickpeas. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 mins until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
HARISSA STICKY CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
No chickpeas in the cupboard? Use cannellini or kidney beans in this easy chicken dish with fragrant coriander couscous and a spicy harissa paste glaze
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. In a small pan, melt together the butter, harissa, honey and lemon juice. Arrange the chicken on a baking tray and pour over the harissa mixture. Roast for 45-50 mins, basting with the harissa every 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion over a medium heat for 8-10 mins to soften. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then add the couscous. Turn off the heat, put on the lid and leave to stand for 4-5 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Stir in the coriander, chickpeas and lemon zest. Serve the chicken on the couscous and spoon over the juices from the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
HARISSA CHICKEN TRAYBAKE
With the prep taking less than 10 minutes, this recipe is all about letting the oven do the hard work for you. We're talking maximum flavour, minimum effort. You're going to love it.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Cheap & cheerful Chicken Keep cooking and carry on Cheap & cheerful
Time 59m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
- Deseed the peppers and tear into big chunks, peel and quarter the onions and break apart into petals, then place it all in a 30cm x 40cm roasting tray.
- Use a large sharp knife to carefully cut down the back of the chicken, so you can open it out flat, then score the legs. Add to the tray with the harissa, and a little sea salt, black pepper and red wine vinegar. Toss well, making sure you get into all the nooks and crannies of the chicken.
- Sit the chicken flat on top of the veg, skin side up, and roast it all for 50 minutes, or until gnarly and cooked through. Pick over the mint leaves before dishing up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 11.4 g fat, SaturatedFat 2.7 g saturated fat, Protein 35 g protein, Carbohydrate 13.9 g carbohydrate, Sugar 12.2 g sugar, Sodium 0.9 g salt, Fiber 5.8 g fibre
HARISSA CHICKEN
Harissa Chicken paired with rice is a Tunisian inspired recipe that uses a sweet and smokey red chili pepper paste to create a bold, spicy and flavorful dish
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, harissa, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the spice mix and mix well to incorporate. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat a large saucepan on medium without any oil, then transfer the chicken from the bowl to the saucepan. Cook until the chicken is well done, about 8-10 minutes. When it's cooked, squeeze some fresh lime juice on top of the chicken.
- Serve over rice with a lime wedges and fresh mint, if desired. Due to the spice level, plain yogurt also works really well with the recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 437 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
HARISSA
Harissa is that fiery paste used in Tunisian cuisine. You can get it in tubes, but the homemade version tastes much fresher. Make a note on the label to top up with olive oil whenever the harissa is used so that it will keep for a long time.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, dips and spreads
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wear rubber gloves to seed the chilies. Take the stems off and remove the seeds. Place in a bowl and cover with hot or boiling water. Place a small plate or a lid over the chilies to keep them submerged in the water. Soak for 1 hour, and drain.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When it is all chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down. Add the drained chilies, the spices and the salt. Process until everything is chopped. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Turn on again, and with the machine running add 2 tablespoons water and the olive oil. Process until the mixture is smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar. Wipe the inside edges of the jar with a paper towel, then pour on a film of olive oil to cover the harissa. Top with a lid and refrigerate. The harissa will keep for 6 weeks in the refrigerator if you top it up with olive oil after each use.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 74 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
HARISSA MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the red peppers on the grill and char them until they are black on all sides. Put the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. When cool enough to handle, scrape the charred black skin off the peppers and remove the stem and seeds. Coarsely chop and reserve. This can totally be done ahead.
- Put the cumin, coriander, fennel and caraway in a dry saute pan and toast them until they become very aromatic. Grind all the spices into a coarse powder in a spice grinder.
- Coarsely chop the dried chiles, toss them into the bowl of a food processor and pulse to pulverize. Add the toasted ground spices, the roasted red peppers, chopped garlic and tomato paste. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and pulse to combine. Add in another 1/4 cup of olive oil and pulse again. Season with salt, to taste, if needed. Store in an airtight container.
- Toss the chicken parts liberally with the harissa and let sit at room temperature up to 2 hours, or overnight or even a few days in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- Put the chicken on the grill and grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side. You may have to move the chicken around, or flip it over a couple of times to prevent burning. You may also want to brush it a couple times with the leftover harissa, just remember it is pretty spicy! Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
HARISSA
This spicy North African condiment has many versions, but usually contains dried hot red pepper, caraway, cumin and garlic. Just a small dab packs quite a punch, and can be used to brighten soups, sauces or marinades. Thinned with olive oil, it's good drizzled over grilled meat or vegetables. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories condiments
Time 15m
Yield About 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put pepper flakes in a small bowl. Cover with hot water for 5 minutes, then drain and return to bowl. Stir in garlic, caraway, hot paprika, cumin and olive oil. Store in small jar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS
Grilled Harissa Chicken Thighs make for a rich and delicious weeknight meal!
Provided by Mariam E.
Categories Chicken Main Dishes
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim any fat off the chicken thighs and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add all the marinade ingredients. Mix well to combine. If time permits, cover and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before grilling. You can also marinate the chicken up to 2 days ahead and store in an air tight container.
- Preheat your grill on medium high heat, or with charcoal on a rack half way up to the grill.
- Grill the chicken on each side for 6 minutes or more until well done. Cooking time will varry based on your fire. Brush the chicken 1 minute before they come out with the extra marinade sauce that's left in the bowl.
- Once they are grilled, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with some chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 226 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HARISSA CHICKPEAS
Harissa paste, the Tunisian hot chile condiment, is a super versatile pantry item. Keep it on hand for creating quick weeknight sauces that pack a punch. Here, store-bought harissa is reinforced with sautéed onion and garlic, then brightened with lemony coriander and fresh parsley. Mashed chickpeas add texture and balance out the spicy, tangy sauce. Couscous and orzo are simple sides to serve with this meal; if you have extra time, roasted squash or steamed cauliflower are also great accompaniments. Leftover harissa sauce makes a great topping for roasted cod or salmon, or use it as a warm vinaigrette to dress up a simple green salad. If you'd like, you can use boneless breasts or thighs, but keep on eye on them. They'll be cooked through in 20 to 30 minutes.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the chicken and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the chicken in an even layer, skin side up, and roast until golden and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve the breast off off the bone, then slice to serve. Discard bones or reserve for making chicken stock.
- While the chicken rests, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in the harissa and coriander and cook until very fragrant and dark red, about 2 minutes. Add half the chickpeas and lightly mash them using a fork, the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley along with the remaining chickpeas, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken topped with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 840, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 68 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1058 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN
This grilled harissa chicken recipe brings the bold flavor of harissa, accented with sweet paprika, herby thymes, and bright citrus note.
Provided by Vy Tran
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small prep bowl, whisk olive oil, harissa, paprika, honey, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic until combined.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. In a shallow pan, lay them in a single. Pour the marinade over the chicken, toss well to coat. Leave the chicken in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight, turning halfway through.
- About 30 minutes prior to grilling, remove the chicken from the fridge and bring it to room temperature.
- Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to high (375°F to 400°F). Alternatively, heat a lightly oiled grill pan over high. Gently blot excess marinade from chicken to ensure a nice sear.
- Grill skewers, turning every 4 minutes, until chicken is lightly charred and cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, thymes, and salt until combined.
- Serve chicken skewers with yogurt sauce and extra lemon wedges
GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERBED COUSCOUS
I think we are all searching for that perfect dish that's flavorful but still virtuous. This is that dish. The flavors of North Africa might sound far away but the blend of spices, like cinnamon and cumin, are familiar. It's a lot like Asian food with balancing the 5 flavors of hot, sour, salty, sweet and savory. You can also grill the chicken indoors, bake it or even air-fry it. The herbed couscous can live on its own and be the perfect accompaniment to any dish!
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, paprika, onion powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and stir.
- Put the chicken breast in a large resealable plastic bag, then add the spice blend. Seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken with the seasoning. If time allows, let marinate for a few minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- When ready to grill, preheat one side of the grill to high, leaving the other side cool to create indirect heating.
- Pour the olive oil into the resealable bag and massage to coat the chicken. Remove the chicken from bag, and place on the hot side of the grill. Grill, undisturbed, until you get char marks, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the chicken a quarter turn and grill, undisturbed, to achieve a crosshatch sear mark, about 2 minutes. Flip and repeat the process on the other side.
- Once you have great char on both sides, baste the chicken with a generous amount of the harissa and move the chicken to the cool side of the grill. Close the lid and cook the chicken, checking every 2 to 3 minutes for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Slice on the bias and serve with the herbed couscous.
- Heat the butter in a lidded medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic. Add the chicken stock, stir and bring to boil. Add the couscous and stir.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the herbs. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Chicken: Opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Make Your Own Harissa: While store-bought harissa works well, making your own allows you to control the heat and flavor. Use a combination of dried and fresh chilies for a more complex taste.
- Marinade the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in the harissa mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, infuses it with incredible flavor and keeps it juicy during cooking.
- Roast at High Heat: Roasting the chicken at a high temperature (425°F) helps to caramelize the skin and create a crispy, flavorful exterior.
- Roast Vegetables Alongside: Take advantage of the oven space and roast some vegetables along with the chicken. Try hearty root vegetables like carrots and potatoes, or colorful bell peppers and zucchini.
- Serve with Accompaniments: Complement the flavorful chicken with a variety of sides. Roasted vegetables, a simple green salad, or a dollop of yogurt or sour cream are all excellent options.
Conclusion:
This harissa chicken recipe is a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of spicy, smoky, and aromatic harissa with tender, juicy chicken creates a dish that is both satisfying and memorable. Whether you serve it as a main course for a weeknight dinner or as a centerpiece for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to North Africa with this irresistible harissa chicken.
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