Melissa Clark Harissa Chicken with Leeks, Potatoes, and Yogurt

Name: Melissa Clark Harissa Chicken with Leeks, Potatoes, and Yogurt
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 by 1/2-inch chunks; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons harissa; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed; 2 leeks, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and thinly sliced into half-moons; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole-milk (if using Greek, thin it down with a little milk to make it drizzle-able; 1 small garlic clover; 1 cup mixed soft fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, mint, and/or cilantro leaves; 1 splash fresh lemon juice, as needed

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:45min

Spicy harissa-laced roasted chicken recipe with sweet, browned leeks; crunchy potatoes; plus a cool garnish of salted yogurt and plenty of fresh bright herbs.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:18:11 GMT