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Grilled Harissa Chicken
Thanks to harissa paste, this easy grilled chicken recipe is all the flavor! Slightly sweet, smoky, tangy, and just enough spicy. Serve it over quick-cooked couscous, a side of veggies, or with your favorite Mediterranean salad.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 8 chicken pieces
Calories: 1545 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb)
- kosher salt
- 10 large garlic cloves minced
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 ½ tsp Coriander
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or 1 tsp sweet paprika)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne or more to your liking
- 5 to 6 tbsp homemade harissa paste (I use this recipe for harissa. See notes if using store-bought harissa)
- Juice 1 lemon
- Generous drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt on both sides.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and add garlic, onions, spices, and harissa paste. Add lemon juice and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Heat an outdoor grill or an indoor griddle to medium-high heat (between 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit) and be sure to lightly oil the grates. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes or so on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked (using an instant read thermometer chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F at the thickest part).
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Notes
- Cook's Tip: For best results, use this homemade harissa paste. Harissa can be made in advance to keep in the fridge for use with this harissa chicken, fish, meats or even veggies. Store-bought harissa paste will work in a pinch, but it can vary in flavor. If using store-bought harissa, it's a good idea to start with less of it in this recipe, since it is more salty and can also be more spicy.
- Option to Marinate: If you have the time, allow the chicken to marinate in the harissa paste and spices for a bit. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. But if you do not have the time, go ahead and grill the chicken as instructed, it will still be delicious.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154.5kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4.3g
(1%)
Protein
22.5g
(45%)
Fat
4.8g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
1.2g
(6%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
107.3mg
(36%)
Sodium
227.9mg
(9%)
Potassium
355.1mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.7g
(3%)
Sugar
1.6g
(3%)
Vitamin A
272.8IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
25.4mg
(3%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8chicken pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1545
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154.5kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.5g | 45% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 107.3mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 227.9mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 355.1mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 272.8IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25.4mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.