This One Pot Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas is a fuss free dish that’s easy to make at home. Spicy, fragrant harissa reduces and coats the chicken and chickpeas as they roast, and a creamy yogurt harissa sauce finishes it all off.

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Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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Close up of harissa chicken in skillet with chickpeas.

Harissa has my heart lately. 💛 💛 💛

From Harissa Hummus to Lemon Chicken Skewers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce, harissa has been finding its way into lots of my recipes!

This One Skillet Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas and Yogurt is my new comfort food. With the rich, spiciness of the harissa, the creamy chickpeas and the tangy yogurt, it’s an all around feel good dish that’s easy to make on a weeknight, but fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.

I love that this dish finishes off in the oven, giving you a bit of a break before dinner.

It’s the perfect time to whip up the harissa yogurt sauce, pour a glass of wine, and clean up the kitchen before digging in.

Ingredients for harissa chicken labeled on counter.

Ingredients Needed

Chicken Thighs – I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Harissa Paste
Olive Oil
Onion & Garlic
Tomato Paste
Canned Chickpeas
Chicken Broth
Cilantro
Lemon
Greek Yogurt
Salt & Pepper

How to Make It

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Meanwhile, heat some olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned. Note: The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through.
Set the chicken aside to a plate.
Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add tomato paste and allow to brown for a minute or two.
Add chickpeas, harissa and chicken broth.
Return the chicken to the skillet and scatter lemon slices around.
Place in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, make the harissa yogurt sauce by combining yogurt, harissa and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Top the chicken with cilantro and serve with harissa yogurt sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Harissa chicken and chickpeas cooked in skillet topped with yogurt sauce.

Is Harissa Spicy?

Different brands of harissa can have varying degrees of heat. You should taste yours first and modify the amount you use from there. You may need anywhere from 1/8 cup of harissa to ¼ cup. It also depends on how spicy you like your food. I used ¼ cup, and the end result was quite spicy – the way I like it. However, if you’re sensitive to heat, I would definitely dial it down a bit, using half the amount.

Harissa Wine Pairing

Sauvignon Blanc – Fresh and fruity with abundant citrus and herbal notes, it makes a great match for the tanginess and spiciness of the harissa.
A dry Rosé or Riesling would also make a great match for this dish, their bright acidity and balanced sweetness play nicely off the harissa.
If you’re looking for a red wine to pair with this dish, consider something with a light body and minimal tannins – A Grenache or Beaujolais Nouveau would work well here.

Prepared harissa chicken in skillet ready to be served.

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