How To Make Harissa Chicken Traybake (Easy & High Protein)

harissa paste

🥗Healthier: homemade harissa

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Homemade harissa can be tailored to taste, while sriracha is more widely available.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

In a bowl, mix harissa paste, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and honey.

Let the mixture sit for at least half an hour in the fridge.

Chop and peel sweet potato and carrots, then add them to a baking tray.

Add cherry tomatoes, red pepper, and onion to the tray.

Include dried apricots for sweetness.

For the spice mix, add cumin, half a teaspoon of smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the tray.

Drizzle everything with olive oil and mix it all through.

Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetable mixture in the baking tray.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through or reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Once ready, garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley before serving.

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