Harissa Chicken Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    244 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Harissa Chicken Recipe

This Harissa Chicken uses a sweet, smoky red chili pepper paste as a marinade and then is seared in a skillet. Serve with rice or stuffed inside a pita.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 2-inch chunks
  • Naan for serving
  • Greek yogurt sauce for serving
  • Fresh dill or parsley for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, harissa, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the spice mix and mix well to incorporate. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Heat a large skillet on medium without any oil, then transfer the chicken from the bowl to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is well done, about 8-10 minutes. Serve over naan with yogurt sauce and fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • * Please note the nutrition label is for the harissa chicken only and does not include the naan or yogurt sauce.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Make Ahead Tips: I highly recommend marinating the chicken in the harissa sauce up to 4 hours in advance or even 24 hours in advance. This will allow the flavors to truly get absorbed into the chicken.
  • Sourcing: You can find the Harissa at Middle Eastern markets, natural-foods stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients. I found this at Trader Joe's.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, you can substitute the garlic paste for garlic powder if you prefer. You can also 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25lb Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 437mg (18%) Potassium 602mg (17%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 249IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25lb
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 437mg 18%
Potassium 602mg 13%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 249IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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