The Best and Easiest Harissa Chicken Recipe

harissa paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with lower calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

Start with about 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Season the chicken with kosher salt and about 10 garlic cloves.

Add red onion to the chicken.

Mix in coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

If desired, add a pinch of cayenne for spice.

Add 6-7 tablespoons of homemade harissa paste to the mixture.

Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.

Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil into the bowl.

Put on kitchen gloves and mix everything together to coat the chicken well.

Cover the chicken and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably a couple of hours.

Prepare zucchini, onion, and tomato by tossing them with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

Grill the marinated chicken and the vegetables until cooked through.

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