Sweet and Spicy Harissa Honey Chicken Thighs - 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner Recipe

harissa paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer ingredients.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup provides sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar health benefits.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley adds freshness and is often more accessible.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a small bowl, mix harissa, olive oil, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.

Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Place chicken thighs in a baking tray or oven-safe casserole dish and pour the harissa mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.

Let the chicken marinate for a few minutes.

Transfer the marinated chicken to the preheated oven.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with a seed or bagel topping mix before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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