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Harissa Honey Chicken Breasts
These Harissa Honey Chicken Breasts are the perfect balance of savory and sweet with a bit of spice. The spice level is easy to adapt. My kids will happily eat this, especially if I serve it with creamy pasta! The chicken breasts are marinated in harissa, honey, oil, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, and paprika. You can do this step in advance and even freeze your marinating chicken. It makes a great midweek meal as it cooks quickly and is so versatile. You can serve it with salad, rice, veggies, potatoes, or pasta.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic , thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet, hot, or smoked
Instructions
To prepare the chicken
- Lay the chicken breast flat on a chopping board and pat them dry with kitchen paper.2 chicken breasts
- Keep the knife parallel to the board and cut sideways through the breast. (see post for pictures)
- Use a smooth meat mallet or the heavy base of a frying pan to flatten the plump end of the chicken so it is an even thickness.
- Repeat with the second chicken breast.
Cup of Yum
Make the marinade.
- Combine the olive oil, harissa, honey, lemon zest, garlic, thyme and paprika in a zip-lock bag or non-reactive container.3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons harissa paste2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon zest2 cloves garlic2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves1 tsp paprika
- Add the chicken fillets and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
To cook
- Place a large heavy-based frying pan (I prefer non-stick for this recipe) over medium heat.
- Remove the chicken fillets from the marinade and brush off any pieces of garlic.
- Place the chicken into the dry frying pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Serve with lemon wedges (optional)
Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
492mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
410IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.