Description
A simple yet impressive dish that combines rich North African flavors with chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp harissa powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Start by mixing the olive oil, harissa powder, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Take your chicken thighs and rub the harissa paste evenly over them.
- Marinate: Let the chicken sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Baking Tray: Line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs on the tray in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight; consider serving with rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Harissa Chicken, North African, dinner recipe, spicy chicken, marinated chicken