Moroccan Harissa Chicken
An easy-to-make Moroccan dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with flavorful harissa marinade, perfect for impressing dinner guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 84 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, combine harissa paste, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Coat the Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade.
- Marinate: Cover the marinated chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Always taste as you go! Adjust the seasoning to match your preference. For a milder version, mix harissa with yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 713mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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