Ingredients
– 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb)
– Kosher salt
– 10 large garlic cloves, minced
– ½ red onion, sliced
– 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
– 1 ½ tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp cumin (or 1 tsp sweet paprika)
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– ½ tsp cayenne pepper or more to taste
– 5 to 6 tbsp homemade harissa paste (store-bought can be used with caution)
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1-First Step: Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season both sides with kosher salt. Dry chicken helps the spices and harissa paste stick better.
2-Second Step: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, sliced red onion, ground coriander, black pepper, cumin (or sweet paprika), smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, harissa paste, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Stir until it looks like a thick, fragrant marinade.
3-Third Step: Place the chicken in the bowl and add the marinade. Toss until each piece is well coated. If you can, marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours for deeper flavor, but it is still delicious cooked immediately.
4-Fourth Step: Heat your grill or griddle to medium-high heat, about 400 to 450°F. Lightly oil the grates to reduce sticking.
5-Final Step: Grill the chicken for about 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through. Use a meat thermometer if you have one, and aim for an internal temperature of 165°F. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving so the juices settle.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Start with less store-bought harissa as it varies in salt/spice; taste marinade first.
🍋 Fresh lemon juice brightens flavors – marinate 30 min to 2 hrs for best results.
🔥 Use thermometer for 165°F doneness to keep juicy without drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinate: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 107mg