3.7 from 30 votes
Baked Harissa Chicken Thighs
These baked harissa chicken thighs have incredible flavor thanks to the spicy harissa chili paste! They come out tender and juicy and so full of flavor. Greek yogurt helps keep the chicken from drying out while also balancing the heat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- ¼ cup harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- minced parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add the harissa, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them in the seasoning.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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Notes
- You can purchase mild or spicy harissa, depending on your tastes.
- This recipe also works well with chicken breasts.
Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
944mg
(39%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.