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Honey Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs

Sticky, caramelized chicken thighs glazed with harissa and honey, offering warm spice, floral sweetness, and bright citrus notes. Inspired by North African flavors, this roast is simple to make and pairs well with couscous or roasted vegetables.

Easy
1h 25m
4 servings
Honey Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 1.36 kg (3 lb)
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) harissa paste
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
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Method

  1. 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander until smooth.
  3. 3Reserve 45 ml (3 tbsp) of the marinade in a separate small bowl before contacting raw chicken. Set the reserved portion aside for basting.
  4. 4Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish, pour the remaining marinade over them, turn to coat evenly, then seal or cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
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