Moroccan Harissa Chicken
A vibrant dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection with Moroccan spices and harissa paste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 89 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the harissa paste, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice.
- Next, take your chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- As the chicken is marinating, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust harissa to taste. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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