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Harissa Honey Chicken

Harissa Honey Chicken is savory, sweet, and spicy all in one and it makes for the most delicious chicken to add to a mediterranean inspired rice bowl, salad, or even wrap! This recipe was inspired by a menu item at Cava but if you don’t live nearby one, you can now make it at home and even better.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yields6 servings
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Servings6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons harissa, more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions 

  1. To a large bowl, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, harissa, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, cilantro, paprika, coriander, cumin and salt. Mix to marinade evenly.
  2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet, pan, or grill over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on each side until a nice brown crust develops, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Then turn the heat to low, add the butter and honey, and cook for a minute or two more until cooked in the center.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Once cooled to touch, chop into small pieces and enjoy!

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