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Grilled Harissa Chicken Drumsticks

These Grilled Harissa Chicken Drumsticks are tender & juicy and packed with flavour from harissa paste and lemon.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North African

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup harissa paste
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat half of the grill to 350° Oil the grate liberally
  2. Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels and season them with salt & pepper
  3. Grill the chicken with the grill lid closed, for 30 minutes, turning often, until the internal temperature is 165°
  4. Whisk together the harissa paste, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl
  5. Move the chicken over to the unheated half of the grill and slather the harissa sauce all over it.
  6. Close the lid and cook the chicken a further 10 minutes on indirect heat. Internal temperature should be 175 - 180°
  7. Remove chicken from the grill and garnish with mint
  8. Serve with lemon wedges

Notes

  • Bone-in chicken thighs with skin work just as well for this recipe.
  • If you have a very small grill and are unable to finish with indirect heat, you can simply turn the heat on your grill to it's lowest setting, and finish the chicken that way.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 412mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 157IU (3%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 412mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 157IU 3%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.