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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.