Harissa Chicken (Spicy North African Chicken)

• portions: 4 servings
• temps actif: 5 minutes
• temps total: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingrédients

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

Mix the oil, harissa powder, lemon juice, and other spices in a small bowl to form a thick paste.

Rub the paste all over the chicken thighs or put the paste and chicken into a large bowl or sealable bag.

Shake or roll it around so the chicken is covered with it.

Marinate for an hour or more (if you have the time).

Preheat the oven to 425F.

Line a baking tray or rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and arrange the chicken on it in a single layer.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes and then check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should read at least 165F.

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 289 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 22 g
• Lipides Saturés: 5 g
• Lipides Insaturés: 13 g
• Acides Gras Trans: 0.1 g
• Cholestérol: 111 mg
• Sodium: 89 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 5 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 1 g
• Sucres Totaux: 0.2 g
• Protéines: 19 g