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A sheet pan filled with harissa chicken thighs, roasted cauliflower, and chopped potatoes, all seasoned and garnished with fresh herbs. A bowl of yellow rice and a small dish of chopped herbs are nearby—an easy harissa chicken recipe meal.

Harissa Chicken Recipe

Kristina Cadelina
This Harissa Chicken recipe is a mix of spicy harissa paste and spices. Paired with cauliflower florets and tri-colored potatoes, it's roasted to perfection and ready in 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine North African
Servings 5
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 5 potato
  • ½ head of cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Start with preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.
  • Gather all of the dry spices into a small bowl and mix well to combine. This will be your seasoning for this dish.
  • Place the chicken thighs, cauliflower florets and the diced potatoes onto the prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over everything. Drizzle with the olive oil then add the harissa paste. Toss to coat everything.
  • Roast in the oven for about 23-25 minutes until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 degrees F and potatoes and cauliflower are golden.

Notes

Notes:
Storing and reheating:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Helpful tips:
Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for best results.
Don’t over crowd the pan. This will cause the cauliflower and potato to steam and not roast.
Store-bought harissa can range from mild to very spicy depending on the brand. If you are sensitive to heat, start with a little bit and adjust the spice level to your liking.
Use a meat thermometer for accurate temperature.
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Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 43gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 1433mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Harissa Chicken
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