Harissa Chicken
This is my very first tube of harissa! I am so glad to have found it because it is SO good. If you like spicy food like me… you have to try this delicious pepper paste! Priced affordably at local grocery stores and online its a nice item to have in your pantry. Hope you guys enjoy the recipe and give harissa a try!
TIPS AND THINGS TO NOTE:
Protein Choices:
I used chicken for this recipe however you can use this marinade on pretty much any protein like lamb, beef chunks/kabobs, shrimp, fish etc. If you are vegetarian you can use this seasoning mix on potatoes, sweet potatoes, tofu etc.
Cooking Methods:
I used an air fryer this specific time, however you can also bake them in the oven. I suggest using a tray with a rack for ultimate browning but without is also fine. It will still taste amazing! Please just make sure to cook your chicken until the juices run clear (no pink – no blood) or until the internal temp reaches a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F.
Harissa Quantity:
Harissa is spicy so please use less than the recommended amount in the recipe if you can’t handle too much heat. Taste a little bit of the pepper paste before hand to determine your tolerance of it.
- 3 pounds chicken (with skin removed- approximately 9 drumsticks)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion ((1/2 a medium onion))
- 1 tbsp garlic ((paste or finely minced))
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning
- 1 Juice of large lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp harissa paste ((more if you can handle it- less if you can’t))
- 2 tbsp ghee or melted butter
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Season and rub your chicken with the thinly sliced onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, all purpose seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, and harissa paste.
Allow to marinate for a few hours or overnight.
Remove the onions from the chicken and transfer the chicken into your air fryer or on to a baking tray.
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[/caption]Air Fry or Bake at 400 degrees F until a rich brown colour is achieved, and the juices run clear without any traces of pink juices or blood – or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches a min 165 degrees F. This takes approximately 22-25 minutes in the air fryer and about 30-40 minutes in the oven (more or less depending on the size of your chicken drums).
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[/caption]Mix your ghee or melted butter with the finely chopped cilantro.
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[/caption]Brush onto the hot chicken drumsticks.
Enjoy!
- Protein Choices: I used chicken for this recipe however you can use this marinade on pretty much any protein like lamb, beef chunks/kabobs, shrimp, fish etc. If you are vegetarian you can use this seasoning mix on potatoes, sweet potatoes, tofu etc.
- Cooking Methods: I used an air fryer this specific time, however you can also bake them in the oven. I suggest using a tray with a rack for ultimate browning but without is also fine. It will still taste amazing! Please just make sure to cook your chicken until the juices run clear (no pink - no blood) or until the internal temp reaches a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Harissa Quantity: Harissa is spicy so please use less than the recommended amount in the recipe if you can't handle too much heat. Taste a little bit of the pepper paste before hand to determine your tolerance of it.
