Sweet and Spicy Harissa Chicken

Monday, July 25, 2022

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Look no further, here is another quick recipe to save you on a busy weekday. It's a one-pot recipe, and another great way to use your Harissa Spice. 

This Sweet and Spicy Harissa Chicken can be served with a crisp salad as I did, with rice, or with roasted vegetables. You can use chicken fillets instead, and make wraps, sandwiches or burgers with this recipe.

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Harissa is one of those flexible spices that are more commonly found in paste form that originates from North Africa. It's a roasted hot chilli pepper paste, that is packed with more spices and it adds a ton of flavour to your meals and can be used in multiple ways. Such as in multiple different marinades (Saffron and Harissa Morrocan Fish Recipe), as a potato spice, or even in your breakfast eggs (Shakshuka Recipe).

If you're new to my site, I share the method twice. Once with step-by-step pictures and right after I share the exact same method for the second time but without the pictures. I have also started making more cooking videos. If you'd like to check out me making this Sweet and Spicy Harissa Chicken or any of my other cooking videos, please check out my TikTok

Sweet and Spicy Harissa Chicken TikTok 


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INGREDIENTS 


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1 Chicken - cut into pieces 

2 Tbsp Harissa Spice or Paste
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Zest of 1 Lemon 
1/2 tsp Salt 
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Dry Parsley
1 - 2 tsp Chilli Flakes (Adjust Depending On Your Heat Preference)
1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Oil

1 Lemon - Sliced 
1 Tbsp Butter
1 1/2 Tbsp Honey
2 - 3 Garlic Cloves - Sliced

1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Garlic Sauce
1/2 tsp Harissa Powder or Paste

Freshly Chopped Coriander - garnish

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METHOD WITH STEP-BY-STEP PICTURES 


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1. Marinate the chicken pieces in harissa powder or paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, dry parsley, chilli flakes, garlic powder, and oil. Set aside for at least 1 hour to marinate.

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2. Heat the pot for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat before adding the marinated chicken. Let the chicken sizzle away and brown on one side for 1 minute before turning the chicken pieces over and browning the other side.

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3. Next, add 1/2 cup of water and, once it starts to bubble, turn down the heat to medium and let the chicken cook till done, for approximately 35–45 minutes.

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4. While the chicken is cooking, make a quick dipping sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, garlic sauce, and harissa powder or paste.

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5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and keep it aside. There should be a little liquid left in the pot, to which add the butter, sliced garlic, honey, and lemon slices. Stir it all together, and on medium heat, let the sauce thicken. Make sure the sauce does not burn.

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6. When the sauce begins to bubble, the lemon and garlic soften and the sauce becomes glossy, add back in the chicken, coat the chicken pieces in the glossy thick sauce, and leave to simmer for just 1-2 minutes.

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7. Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped coriander.




METHOD WITHOUT PICTURES


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  1. Marinate the chicken pieces in harissa powder or paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, dry parsley, chilli flakes, garlic powder, and oil. Set aside for at least 1 hour to marinate.
  2. Heat the pot for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat before adding the marinated chicken. Let the chicken sizzle away and brown on one side for 1 minute before turning the chicken pieces over and browning the other side.
  3. Next, add 1/2 cup of water and, once it starts to bubble, turn down the heat to medium and let the chicken cook till done, for approximately 35–45 minutes.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, make a quick dipping sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, garlic sauce, and harissa powder or paste.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and keep it aside. There should be a little liquid left in the pot, to which add the butter, sliced garlic, honey, and lemon slices. Stir it all together, and on medium heat, let the sauce thicken. Make sure the sauce does not burn.
  6. When the sauce begins to bubble, the lemon and garlic soften and the sauce becomes glossy, add back in the chicken, coat the chicken pieces in the glossy thick sauce, and leave to simmer for just 1-2 minutes.
  7. Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped coriander.


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14 comments

  1. Love the pictures to help with the steps:). Looks delicious!
    Lindsey

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  2. This looks amazing! I’ll definitely be trying this!

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  3. This looks SO good! Will have to try it!

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    1. Thank you :) Hope you give it a try and enjoy it!

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  4. sounds delicious

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  5. The chicken looks flavorful. Love the seasoning you use. I do not eat mayonnaise, so I will skip the dipping sauce. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Looks delicious :)

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  7. This sweet and spicy harissa chicken looks so yummy and sounds so flavorful. Thank you for the recipe!

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