Harissa Roasted Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
North African
Harissa Roasted Chicken
Description
The Harissa Roasted Chicken centers on a marinade mixing harissa—a North African chili paste—with honey, olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper. This combination provides spice, sweetness, acidity, and aromatics that penetrate the skin during roasting. The chicken, weighing about 1.3 kg, is rubbed well with the mixture and baked at 200°C (400°F) until cooked through, generally around 90 minutes.
During cooking, the harissa and honey glaze caramelizes, producing a richly flavored crust that contrasts the tender meat inside. The garlic and lemon juice add brightness and depth. The recipe notes mention this glaze can be adapted by substituting other spice blends like pesto for variety or milder tastes.
This roasted chicken suits a main course served with sides like roasted vegetables or grains. The spice level can be adjusted by reducing the harissa quantity. Alternative cuts like breasts or thighs can be used but will require adjusting cooking times to avoid dryness or undercooking.
Leftovers lend themselves well to other dishes such as tacos or enchiladas. The dish’s versatility and ease make it adaptable for different preferences and meal plans.
Ingredients
- 1.3 kg chicken whole
- 2 tablespoon harissa
- 1 tablespoon honey runny
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 lemon (juice only)
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoon Harissa, 1 tablespoon Runny honey, 1 tablespoon Olive oil, juice of 0.5 Lemon, 2 Garlic clove and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Place 1.3 kg Whole chicken in a baking dish and pour the mixture onto it, rubbing it in well.
- Put the chicken into the oven and cook for around 90 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- If harissa is too spicy, reduce the amount or use a milder spice blend like pesto with the same method.
- Leftover roasted chicken works well for tacos or enchiladas with your choice of fillings.
- You may substitute chicken breasts or thighs instead of a whole chicken; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- The glaze blends spice, honey sweetness, lemon acidity, and garlic aroma for balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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