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Harissa Marinated Chicken

Marinate chicken thighs to give them flavor and smoke them with harissa. Cook them until they are roasted and the flavor is deep and powerful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk the harissa, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, honey and salt together.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and chill at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  4. Spread the chicken on a sheet pan and roast 25 to 30 minutes until charred at the edges.
  5. Rest a few minutes, then serve with extra lemon.

Notes

Start with less harissa if your family is sensitive to spice.