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These harissa chicken thighs are spicy, sweet and PACKED full of flavor. They are baked on a sheet pan and come out super crispy. If you love that spicy and sweet combination these chicken thighs are for you!
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Harissa Chicken Thighs

These harissa chicken thighs are spicy, sweet and PACKED full of flavor. They are baked on a sheet pan and come out super crispy. If you love that spicy and sweet combination these chicken thighs are for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African
Keyword: chicken thigh recipes, harissa chicken, harissa chicken thighs, harissa recipes, spicy chicken recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, Silpat liner, or foil, set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together butter, honey, harissa, and lemon juice.
  • Lay chicken thighs onto your prepared baking dish and baste each chicken thigh (top and bottom) with the harissa mixture and place back on the sheet pan, skin side up.
  • Add to the oven, and cook for about 30 minutes, basting the chicken thighs with the remaining harissa mixture 1-2 times while baking.
  • Keep an eye on the chicken near the end of cooking time to make sure the skin doesn't burn. If the skin starts to brown too fast tent the chicken with foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g