Harissa chicken thighs with crispy chickpeas and rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    477 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Harissa chicken thighs with crispy chickpeas and rice

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 600 g (approximately 4 large or 8 small) chicken thighs
  • ½ cup harissa paste
  • salt to taste

for the chickpeas

  • 400 g (14oz) chickpeas drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 2 tsp za'atar

To serve

  • rice
  • Dill Yogurt Sauce
  • fresh dill and parsley
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels then season on both sides with salt.
  3. Place the chicken in a roasting dish then spoon over the harissa and spread over each chicken thigh.
  4. Place in the oven and allow to roast for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through.
  5. Toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper and za'atar.
  6. Transfer to a roasting dish and place in the oven. Allow to cook for 20 minutes until the chickpeas are crisp and golden.
  7. Serve the chicken and chickpeas over steamed rice and the dill yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 1117mg (47%) Potassium 610mg (17%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 402IU (8%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1117mg 47%
Potassium 610mg 13%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 402IU 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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