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Honey Harissa Chicken Grill Recipe

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This Honey Harissa Chicken Grill features tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of harissa, honey, and lemon, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing cilantro yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

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Marinade

  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 30 g harissa paste
  • 15 ml honey
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 680 g boneless skinless chicken thighs

Yogurt Sauce

  • 180 g plain yogurt
  • 15 g packed fresh cilantro
  • 30 ml lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a glass bowl or freezer bag, whisk together olive oil, harissa paste, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally for even coverage.
  3. Make Yogurt Sauce: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high (205-230°C). Brush grill grates with oil. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess. Place chicken on grill and cook for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches just below 74°C.
  5. Rest Chicken: Transfer grilled chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5–10 minutes to allow carryover cooking.
  6. Oven-Baked Variation: Alternatively, preheat oven to 220°C. Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer in a 23×33 cm baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches just below 74°C.
  7. Serve: Plate the chicken and serve with the chilled cilantro yogurt sauce, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for flavor or up to 24 hours for deeper taste.
  • You can cook chicken on the grill or bake in the oven as an alternative.
  • Let chicken rest after cooking for 5–10 minutes to ensure juiciness.

Keywords: Honey Harissa Chicken, Grilled Chicken Thighs, Harissa Marinade, Cilantro Yogurt Sauce, North African Chicken Recipe

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