5 from 8 votes
Harissa Chicken Recipe
This easy harissa honey chicken recipe makes the most deliciously bold and juicy grilled chicken breasts (or thighs) that are perfect to serve with sides, or use to make copycat CAVA dishes at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs, boneless
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons harissa seasoning or harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Set out a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and place the chicken pieces in the dish.
- Measure and dump all remaining ingredients over the chicken. Use your hands (or tongs) to massage and toss the chicken to completely cover it in the seasonings. Cover the top of the dish with plastic and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but up to 12 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium heat, between 350 and 400°F. Once the grill is hot, grill the chicken pieces for 5 minutes per side for average size chicken breasts and thighs, or 6-7 minutes per side for extra-large breasts.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes once it comes off the grill. Then serve it whole or chop and use in other recipes.
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Notes
- Leftover harissa chicken will keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
665mg
(28%)
Potassium
620mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.