Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Chicken with Broccoli, Couscous, & Lemon Tahini Sauce

Name: Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Chicken with Broccoli, Couscous, & Lemon Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 thighs); 3/4 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp harissa paste, divided; 1/4 cup honey, warmed; 2 1/4 tsp salt, divided; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous; 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup tahini; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 small shallot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 tsp cumin; Dash of cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 2 tbsp water, or more as needed; 2 lb fresh broccoli florets; Parsley, for garnish

11 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

This Honey Harissa Chicken is simple and requires only one sheet pan! The chicken is tender and juicy with a delectable sweet and spicy combination; the broccoli is roasted-tender, and the flavors are harmonious. This dinner is delicious with couscous and a tangy lemon tahini sauce.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:31:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories663.2 kcal (33%)

Total Fat29.7 g (42%)

Carbs66.7 g (26%)

Sugars15 g (17%)

Protein34.8 g (70%)

Sodium2098.7 mg (105%)

Fiber15.4 g (55%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

3 lbschicken thighs

bone-in, skin-on

¾ cupharissa paste

divided

¼ cuphoney

warmed

2 ¼ tspsalt

divided

½ tspgarlic powder

½ tsponion powder

1 ½ cupspearl couscous

2 ¼ cupsvegetable broth

or water

1 ½ tspextra virgin olive oil

⅓ cuptahini

2 Tbspfresh lemon juice

¼ tspcumin

1 Tbspsoy sauce

2 Tbspwater

2 lbfresh broccoli florets

parsley

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Chicken

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400F. Adjust the rack to the center position.

Step 3

Combine together 3/4 cup harissa, 1 tsp salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Toss in the broccoli and layer onto a sheet pan lined with foil sprayed with nonstick spray.

Step 4

Add in the honey and toss in the chicken thighs, coating completely. Place a wire rack on top of the broccoli, then arrange the chicken on the rack. Roast until chicken is cooked through and crispy, about 40-45 minutes, and the broccoli is roasted and tender.

Step 5

Make the couscous & sauce while you’re waiting for the chicken.

Step 6

Serve chicken over couscous, broccoli, and top with sauce. Garnish parsley.

Step 7

Prepare the Couscous

Step 8

In a medium saucepot, combine the broth, 1 1/2 tbsp harissa paste, olive oil, and 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 9

Stir in couscous, reduce to a simmer over low heat, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes then fluff.

Step 10

Prepare the Lemon Tahini Sauce

Step 11

Combine together in a blender or food processor tahini, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, cumin, cayenne, soy sauce, and remaining salt. Blend until thoroughly combined; taste to add more salt if needed. If it’s too thick, add 1 tbsp water at a time and blend until it’s creamy and smooth, but not thin.