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Yogurt Harissa Chicken

Cultural Context

Yogurt Harissa Chicken is a vibrant dish that marries the tanginess of yogurt with the spicy depth of harissa, a North African chili paste. This dish is often enjoyed in Mediterranean cuisine, where marinating meats in yogurt is a traditional method to enhance flavor and tenderness. Today, it is embraced globally for its bold flavors and ease of preparation, making it a favorite for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.

MediterraneanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6-7 cloves garlic
3 tbsp harissa paste
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
5-6 tbsp Greek yogurt
4 medium red potatoes
200 g green beans
whole chicken legs (6 pieces)
olive oil

harissa paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

plain yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and lower in calories.

1

Peel and mash 6-7 cloves of garlic in a pestle and mortar.

2

In a bowl, combine the mashed garlic, 3 tbsp harissa paste, 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp garam masala, and 5-6 tbsp Greek yogurt to create the marinade.

3

Chop 4 medium red potatoes into small pieces and set aside.

4

Chop onions into bulky pieces and set aside.

5

In a large tray, add the chopped onions and potatoes, then drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and mix to coat.

6

Place the whole chicken legs on top of the potatoes and onions, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade.

7

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

8

Bake the chicken and vegetables in the oven for 45 minutes.

9

After 40 minutes, add 200 g of green beans around the chicken and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.

10

Remove from the oven and serve the chicken with the potatoes and onions.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroasting

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpestle and mortarlarge tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Harissa ChickenSpicy Yogurt Chicken

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