Harissa Chicken

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This Harissa Chicken is a flavorful spicy chicken using homemade harissa sauce and a creamy homemade tahini yogurt dressing. Filled with so much flavor, this is the perfect recipe when you want something easy and delicious.

Prep Time1

Cook Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Danielle Lima

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup harissa sauce (paste), mild I like MINA brand
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. granulated onion or onion powder
fresh cracked pepper

For the Tahini Sauce

1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. water

Garnish

fresh chopped parsley
lemon wedges

Instructions

Add the harissa paste, lemon juice, salt, garlic, granulated onion, cumin, and black pepper. Stir to combine and add the sliced chicken strips. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large baking pan with nonstick spray.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and add to a sheet pan with any excess sauce and seasonings on top. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Optional, you can broil for an extra 3-5 minutes for a little crisp on top.
While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. Combine the tahini, greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and water and mix to combine. Add additional water if you desired for a thinner consistency.
Remove the chicken from the oven and serve. Serving size is 3.2 oz. cooked chicken with 31g of sauce for dipping.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate for 3.2 oz. cooked chicken and 31 grams of sauce and will change with any substitutions.

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