Baked Harissa Chicken
Ready to eat in just 35 minutes, this Baked Harissa Chicken is a spicy, tangy, and flavorful twist on oven baked chicken thighs.
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 1.75 lb. chicken thighs bone-in, skin on (approx. 4 thighs)
- salt and pepper
for the sauce:
- ¼ cup harissa (I used Mina)
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- salt and pepper
- 1 jalapeño sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place the chicken in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the harissa, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Once the 20 minutes is up, brush the sauce over the chicken, then pour the remaining sauce in the baking dish. Sprinkle the jalapeño slices over the chicken, then place the chicken back into the oven and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*For boneless chicken thighs: place the chicken and the sauce in a baking dish and bake at 425° for 20 minutes.
*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat: place in a baking dish and cook at 350° until the chicken is warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg