40+ Delicious Ways to Use Harissa Paste

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40+ Delicious Ways to Use Harissa Paste

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken and chickpeas, harissa chicken, harissa chicken and chickpeas, one skillet meal, one skillet recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: people

Calories: 453kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

Spice up your meals with these 40+ Harissa Recipes! Harissa is a versatile North African chili paste that adds depth, flavor, and just the right amount of heat to a wide range of dishes. If you're a fan of spicy foods or looking to experiment with new flavors, you're going to love using harissa paste. Discover how well it pairs with cozy soups, grilled meats, roasted vegetables and more!

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Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
6 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
1 onion cut into large wedges
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/8-1/4 cup harissa paste depending on how spicy you'd like the dish
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon sliced

Harissa Yogurt Sauce

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1-2 Tablespoons harissa paste
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Chicken:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Heat 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. (The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through.) Set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add onion and garlic to the skillet. 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 chicken to the skillet and scatter lemon slices around. Place in oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Top with cilantro and serve with harissa yogurt sauce on the side. If you'd like your chicken more browned on top, pop it under a broiler set on high for a minute or two.

Harissa Yogurt Sauce:

In a small bowl combine yogurt, harissa and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

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.

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