Harissa Chicken Recipe

Name: Harissa Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized) – diced into 1/2 inch cubes, unpeeled; 1 large red onion- sliced into 1/2 inch wedges; 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone-in (or substitute 1 lb boneless thighs or chicken breasts); 2 garlic cloves- finely minced or crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder ( optional, or sub chili flakes ); 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds ( optional, but good); 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 bunch Cilantro – (about 1 cup packed, tender stems ok) finely chopped; 2-3 slices jalapeno (optional); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Harissa Chicken is baked with Sweet Potatoes takes about 10-15 minutes of hands on time before going into the oven to bake. Mildly spicy and smoky, the quick harissa marinade is easy and simple- just stir it up in a bowl. Sub tofu or white fish instead of chicken for vegans!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:51 GMT