Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs

Dinner

Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs

380kcal
36gprotein
10 minprep
35 mincook
4servings
Easy

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs marinated in harissa and yogurt, roasted until caramelised. Serve with couscous and a cooling cucumber raita.

high-proteingluten-free

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 3 tbsp harissa paste
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh coriander to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Mix harissa, yogurt, garlic, lemon, and cumin.

  2. 2

    Score chicken thighs and coat in marinade. Rest 30 min or overnight.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 200°C.

  4. 4

    Roast on a rack 30–35 min until cooked through and charred at edges.

  5. 5

    Serve with coriander.

Tip: Removing the skin from chicken thighs reduces fat by around 50% while keeping the meat juicy and flavourful.

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