HONEY HARISSA CHICKEN

Juicy, oven-roasted chicken legs marinated in a sweet, smoky and spicy honey harissa sauce, then double-glazed with extra honey until beautifully sticky and caramelised. Served with crispy garlic herb potatoes and a refreshing Mediterranean feta salad.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash and Pat the chicken legs dry with kitchen roll

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the harissa paste, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth. Reserve approximately 4 tablespoons of marinade in a separate bowl before adding the raw chicken.

Step 3

Coat the chicken thoroughly in the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–4 hours if you have time but i didn’t

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. Arrange the chicken legs skin-side up in a large roasting tray, leaving space between each piece. Roast for approximately 40–50 minutes, depending on their size.

Step 5

While the chicken is roasting, wash and halve the baby potatoes.

Step 6

Place them in a saucepan of salted boiling water and parboil for 8–10 minutes.

Step 7

Toss the potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Spread evenly across a baking tray and roast at 200°C fan for 30–40 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.

Step 9

Mix the separately reserved harissa marinade with an additional 1–2 tablespoons of honey. During the final 10 minutes of cooking, generously brush the chicken with the glaze and return it to the oven until beautifully sticky and caramelised. Ensure the thickest part of each chicken leg reaches at least 75°C before removing it from the oven. Allow to rest for 5–10 minutes.

Step 10

Combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, bell pepper and fresh parsley in a large bowl.

Step 11

In a separate bowl, add together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt and black pepper.

Step 12

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Crumble the feta cheese over the top.

Step 13

should look like this

Step 14

Plate the sticky honey harissa chicken alongside the crispy garlic herb potatoes and Mediterranean feta salad.