Why We Love this Harissa Honey Chicken Recipe
The glorious grilled Harissa Chicken recipe is reminiscent of the Harissa Honey Chicken at Cava restaurants… It has a bold spiced flavor balanced with tangy-sweet citrus notes, yet is not overly spicy-hot, so nearly anyone can enjoy it! What is harissa? It’s a traditional Middle Eastern and North African spice blend that typically includes dry red chiles, coriander seeds, cumin, and caraway seeds. You can buy it at most grocery stores as a dried ground harissa seasoning, or harissa paste. Either will work in this copycat Cava recipe. Serve whole grilled chicken on Middle Eastern plates with any number of side dishes. Or chop it and use it in grain bowls or salad bowls like at casual restaurants!
Ingredients You Need
Chicken – boneless breasts or chicken thighs Olive oil – use a high-quality oil for the best taste, or substitute with another high-heat oil like avocado or canola oil Harissa seasoning – or paste Honey – use a pourable honey for easy mixing Lemon juice – a bit to brighten the warm and sweet flavors Garlic – minced Spices – ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and salt
How to Make Grilled Harissa Chicken
Set out a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (or rimmed pan) and place the chicken pieces in the dish. Measure and dump all remaining ingredients over the chicken. Use your hands (or tongs) to massage and toss the chicken to completely cover it in the seasonings. Cover the top of the dish with plastic and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but up to 12 hours. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium heat, between 350 and 400°F. Once the grill is hot, grill the chicken pieces for 5 minutes per side for average size chicken breasts and thighs, or 6-7 minutes per side for extra-large breasts. Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes once it comes off the grill. Then serve it whole or chop it and use it in other recipes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve whole grilled chicken on Middle Eastern plates with hummus, Tzatziki sauce, yellow rice or saffron rice, fluffy couscous, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, and sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, and a lemon wedge. Or chop it and use it in grain bowls, salad bowls, or pitas like at Cava restaurants! The tender pieces of harissa chicken are delicious with fresh chopped veggies and Mediterranean toppings like lettuce greens, pickled red onions, crumbled feta, and pita bread crisps.
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