Spicy Harissa Chicken Thighs with Roasted Chickpeas & Herbed Yogurt Sauce

A bold North African-inspired dinner that packs heat, crunch, and creaminess in every bite. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests who love flavor.

🛒 सामग्री

चिकन के लिए:

• 🍗 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 🌶️ 3 tbsp harissa paste
• 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 🫒 2 बड़े चम्मच जैतून का तेल
• 🧂 1 छोटा चम्मच कोषेर नमक
• 🧂 ½ tsp black pepper
• 🍋 Juice of ½ lemon

For the Roasted Chickpeas:

• 🥫 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 🌿 1 tsp cumin
• 🌶️ ½ tsp paprika
• 🧂 नमक स्वादानुसार
• 🫒 1 बड़ा चम्मच जैतून का तेल

For the Herbed Yogurt Sauce:

• 🥣 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 🍋 1 बड़ा चम्मच नींबू का रस
• 🌿 2 बड़े चम्मच ताजा अजमोद, कटा हुआ
• 🌿 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 🧄 1 कली लहसुन, कसा हुआ
• 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 निर्देश

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix harissa paste, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).

2. Roast the Chickpeas

While the chicken marinates, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss with cumin, paprika, olive oil, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.

3. Cook the Chicken

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until crispy. Flip, then transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20–25 minutes or until internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).

4. Make the Yogurt Sauce

In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

5. Serve It Up

Plate the chicken thighs with a scoop of roasted chickpeas and a generous drizzle of herbed yogurt sauce. Garnish with extra mint and lemon wedges if desired.

📊 पोषण (प्रति सर्विंग)

• कैलोरी: 520
• प्रोटीन: 38 ग्राम
• मोटा: 32g
• कार्बोहाइड्रेट: 22 ग्राम
• फाइबर: 6 ग्राम