5 from 163 votes
Grilled Harissa Chicken
Grilled Harissa Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful mix of harissa paste, garlic, onions, and warm spices like coriander, cumin, and smoked paprika. The chicken is grilled over medium-high heat until cooked through, creating a charred, spicy, and aromatic main dish with a tender interior and bold North African-inspired flavors.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
8
chicken pieces
Calories:
1545 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs about 2 lb, boneless, skinless
- kosher salt
- 10 garlic minced, large cloves
- 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 pepper or more to your liking
- 5 to 6 tbsp harissa paste I use this recipe for harissa. See notes if using store-bought harissa, homemade
- lemon juice of 1
- olive oil generous drizzle
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
- Use homemade harissa paste for authentic flavor; store-bought versions may require less quantity to avoid excess salt and spice.
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours for better flavor penetration, or grill immediately if short on time.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer; chicken should reach 165°F internally.
- Serve grilled Harissa chicken with cooling sides like yogurt sauce or salads to balance spiciness.
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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 chicken 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.