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Honey Harissa Chicken Thighs

This honey harissa chicken recipe is amazing! The sticky thighs are cooked in a sweet, spicy harissa paste and honey mixture with tomatoes and red onions.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs Note 1
  • Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Harissa honey mixture:
  • 1 ½ tablespoons harissa paste Note 2
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock, 300 ml
Vegetables:
  • 3 small Red Onions
  • 15 cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Harissa honey mixture:
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  1. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set it aside.1 ½ tablespoons harissa paste + 3 tablespoons honey + 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper + 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth / 300 ml
Chicken:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
  2. Season: Dry the thighs with paper towels and season them generously on both sides with salt and pepper.6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat the oil in the pot. Add the thighs, skin side down, and sear on medium-high heat without moving them for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Once they release easily from the pan, flip them and cook the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan and very carefully (the pan is heavy and hot), remove the excess fat, leaving only about 2 tablespoons of it behind.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  4. Red onions: Peel and quarter them through the root so the wedges stay together while cooking. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the onions and sear them until lightly golden on the flat side (1-2 minutes). Flip them and let them cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the harissa honey mixture, turn the heat up to medium-high, and cook until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Cook the chicken: Nestle the chicken thighs in the sauce with the skin side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the skin and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
  7. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Roast harissa chicken: Carefully transfer the pot to the preheated oven. Roast for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (Note 2).
  9. Broil the chicken for about 3 minutes, keeping an eye on it at all times to prevent the skin from burning.

Notes

  • Chicken: Boneless thighs work, too, but adjust the cooking time accordingly; they need less time to cook, so make sure to check.
  • The heat level in Harissa might vary from brand to brand. Mine was pretty hot, and 1 ½ tablespoons was enough. If you like things even spicier, use more harissa.
  • Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; the safe temperature is 165°F/ 74°C. Or make a cut close to the bone; the meat should be white without traces of red or pink.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 920mg (38%) Potassium 522mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 323IU (6%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 920mg 38%
Potassium 522mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 323IU 6%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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