Grilled Harissa Chicken
Enjoy this Grilled Harissa Chicken, a flavorful Mediterranean dish that features juicy chicken thighs marinated with spicy harissa paste.
Equipment
- grill
- bowl
- Griddle
Ingredients
- 8 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 2 lb
- Kosher salt to taste
- 10 large garlic cloves minced
- ½ medium red onion sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne or more to your liking
- 5 to 6 tablespoon homemade harissa paste see recipe link
- 1 each lemon juice
- olive oil generous drizzle
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt on both sides.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and add garlic, onions, spices, and harissa paste. Add lemon juice and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Heat an outdoor grill or an indoor griddle to medium-high heat (between 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit) and be sure to lightly oil the grates. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes or so on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked (using an instant read thermometer chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F at the thickest part).
Notes
For best results, use homemade harissa paste. It can be made in advance to keep in the fridge for use with this harissa chicken, fish, meats, or even veggies. Store-bought harissa paste will work in a pinch but can vary in flavor. If using store-bought harissa, start with less since it can be more salty and spicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 154.5kcalCarbohydrates: 4.3gProtein: 22.5gFat: 4.8gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107.3mgSodium: 227.9mgPotassium: 355.1mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 1.6gVitamin A: 272.8IUVitamin C: 3.4mgCalcium: 25.4mgIron: 1.3mg
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