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Baked Harissa Chicken
Tender and juicy Baked Chicken breasts seasoned with a variety of pantry-staple seasonings and Harissa paste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup harissa paste pr puree
- 1 small lemon zest, and juice of
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- On a shallow plate, whisk the seasonings with harissa paste, lemon zest, juice, maple syrup, and oil.
- Place the chicken thighs into the harissa mixture and move around to evenly coat each piece.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes over the counter; Alternatively, you can cover the plate with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Transfer the chicken to an oven dish and bake for around 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
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Notes
- Serving size: One chicken Breast
- Use any oil of your choice
- You may use boneless and skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
- Don't like chicken? Use any other protein like shrimp or Salmon.
- Make it more spicy by adding a bit of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
567mg
(24%)
Potassium
982mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 982mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.