Harissa is a tasty chili paste from northern Africa containing chilies, roasted red peppers and spices and it’s an amazing ingredient that can be used in many ways including in this hot honey harissa chicken. The star of this recipe is the spicy harissa in the marinade that’s combined with sweet honey, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin and coriander. All of the ingredients are mixed and applied to the chicken before marinating and then grilling, pan frying or broiling. This hot honey harissa chicken is amazing all by itself and it can be thrown into sandwiches, salads, burritos, quesadillas, etc.
A copycat CAVA harissa honey chicken recipe!
Hot Honey Harissa Chicken
A quick and easy chicken marinated in a sweet honey and hot harissa sauce that’s packed with flavour!
ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste (link)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced/grated
- 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
directions
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture of the olive oil, honey, harissa, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, and salt, for 20 minutes to overnight.
- Pan fry (or grill) over medium-high heat until cooked through (165F/73.9C), about 3-5 minutes per side.
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Wow, this Hot Honey Harissa Chicken recipe looks absolutely amazing! The combination of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors sounds like a game-changer. It would be great if you could include the calorie information—it helps when planning meals. Can’t wait to try it out for dinner this week. Thanks for sharing such a unique and flavorful recipe!