Imagine savoring the flavors of Harissa Honey Chicken – it’s savory, sweet, and spicy all at once! This mouthwatering chicken is perfect for adding to a Mediterranean-inspired rice bowl, salad, or wrap. Inspired by a menu item at Cava, now you can recreate it at home, and even better!
Harissa Honey Chicken
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, harissa paste, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, cilantro, paprika, coriander, cumin, and salt. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken in the marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet, pan, or grill over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on each side until a nice brown crust develops, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the butter and honey to the skillet, and cook for an additional minute or two until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Once it has cooled slightly, chop it into small pieces.
- Serve and enjoy the delicious Harissa Honey Chicken in your favorite dishes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course