Grilled Harissa Chicken Recipe
Serves 4
20 mins prep
12 mins cook
60 mins Marinading Time
92 mins total
Grilled harissa chicken is a spicy, easy-to-make dish that requires just a few minutes of prep time to get the juiciest, most flavorful results. Serve it with grilled vegetables, rice or a green salad for a filling chicken dinner.
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Pat dry the chicken on both sides. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the garlic, onion, paprika, lemon juice, and harissa. Add the chicken and toss to combine.
Cover the bowl with stretch film and refrigerate for an hour or overnight if you have the time.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you are ready to grill.
If cooking on a gas grill: Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F. Once hot, scrape the grates and generously coat them with olive oil.
If cooking on a charcoal grill: Light the charcoal and let it burn until the coals are covered with white ash for about 20-30 minutes. Spread the coals evenly at the bottom. Right before grilling, grease the grill grates with olive oil.
Place the chicken thighs, topped with some onions, on the grate without overlapping.
Cover and grill for 6 minutes on each side (for a total of 12 minutes) or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken thigh reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove and place on a clean plate or platter, loosely tenting with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
If preferred, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
