Best 6 Harissa Chicken Thighs With Shallots Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant flavors of North Africa. Harissa chicken thighs with shallots is a dish that embodies the essence of Moroccan cuisine, where the fragrant spices of harissa blend seamlessly with the tender texture of chicken thighs and the delicate sweetness of shallots. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Morocco. As you embark on this culinary adventure, we will guide you through the steps of creating this mouthwatering dish, ensuring that each bite is a celebration of North African flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SHALLOTS



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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

1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
4 to 5 small shallots, ends trimmed, quartered, root to stem, and peeled
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons harissa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Flaky salt, for serving (optional)

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

RISHIA ZIMMERN'S CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS



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Here is a simple, excellent one-pot recipe for a midweek feast, full of rich flavor, with a sauce that you won't want to waste. It came to The Times in 2014 via the Twitter account of Andrew Zimmern, the chef and globe-trotting television personality who thrills to home cooking when he's not at work, which is not often. His then wife, Rishia Zimmern, adapted it from Martha Stewart, and he put it on the social network: "Brown 8 thighs, 3 C shallots. Add wine, tarragon, Dijon, sim 30 min covered. Remove lid, reduce. Add 2C cut cherry toms." We've been messing around with that ever since, and thrill to its flavor. Lay in bread to accompany it, and sop up the sauce.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 to 15 whole medium shallots, peeled
2 cups white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tarragon sprigs
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the flour, salt and pepper over the chicken.
  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet set over medium-high heat. When the butter foams, cook the chicken, in batches if necessary, until well browned and crisp on all sides. Set aside.
  • Add the whole shallots to the pot and sauté them in the butter and chicken fat until they begin to soften and caramelize, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the wine to deglaze the pot, stir with a large spoon, then add the mustard and tarragon, then the chicken thighs. Cover the pot, turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, and allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes to the pot, stir lightly to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 658, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1115 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED HARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS



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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

2 tablespoons harissa spice blend (powder)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon harissa
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon melted butter

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 CHICKEN TRAYBAKE



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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

4 chicken legs
4 tbsp harissa paste (rose harissa is nice)
1 garlic bulb, broken into cloves
1 lemon, cut into wedges
400g cherry tomatoes on the vine
350g new potatoes, halved if large
50g Kalamata olives, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
green salad, to serve (optional)

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

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SHALLOTS & SPINACH



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This moist and tender chicken comes complete with its own creamy spinach side dish! It makes a pretty presentation and comes together in no time flat for a nutritious weeknight meal. -Genna Johannes, Wrightstown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 170°, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, cook and stir shallots until tender. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook until wine is reduced by half. Add spinach and salt; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Stir in sour cream; serve with chicken. Freeze option: Before adding sour cream, cool chicken and spinach mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°. Stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHEET PAN HARISSA CHICKEN DINNER



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Spice up chicken dinners with a touch of harissa. The North African red pepper sauce adds depth and kick to this one-pan meal perfect for weeknights.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons harissa sauce, divided
4 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, or more to taste
8 ounces multicolored carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise
8 ounces cauliflower florets
8 ounces baby potatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon harissa sauce under the skin of each thigh, then transfer to an aluminum foil-lined 10x15-inch baking pan. Spread carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes onto the pan. Drizzle evenly with oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest parts of chicken registers 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), 40 to 55 minutes. Stir vegetables once halfway through.
  • Stir together parsley, garlic, and zest in a small bowl.
  • Toss vegetables with remaining 2 teaspoons harissa sauce. Sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 88.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 419.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought harissa paste. You can also make your own harissa paste by blending together roasted red peppers, chili peppers, garlic, cumin, coriander, and olive oil.
  • If you don't have shallots, you can use a yellow or white onion instead.
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are best for this recipe. The bones and skin help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overcrowd the chicken in the pan. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, couscous, or rice.

Conclusion:

This recipe for harissa chicken thighs with shallots is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is succulent and juicy, with a slightly spicy and smoky flavor. The shallots add a touch of sweetness and caramelization. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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