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Sticky Honey Harissa Chicken

A delightful blend of sweet honey and spicy harissa, this easy-to-make chicken dish is perfect for family meals or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, North African
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes Use organic or free-range for better flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour or gluten-free flour
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature) For better incorporation into the sauce.
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup harissa sauce or 2 tablespoons harissa paste Belazu Rose Harissa recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey Preferably local and raw.
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or rub it with a little oil.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the cubed chicken with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken mixture and toss again to ensure all pieces are lightly dusted.
  4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil on the chicken and toss again. Spread the chicken evenly on the lined baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  2. While the chicken is baking, melt the salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to brown slightly before reducing the heat.
  3. Stir in the chopped garlic, harissa, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and a pinch of chile flakes if desired.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and pour the harissa sauce over it, tossing to coat evenly.
Serving
  1. For a delightful dipping sauce, combine tahini, lemon juice, dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and whisk in water to reach desired consistency.
  2. Serve your Sticky Honey Harissa Chicken drizzled with extra harissa sauce and alongside the tahini ranch for dipping. Consider adding some crispy homemade fries.

Notes

Leftovers reheat beautifully and can be used in salads or wraps. Marinate chicken in spices and harissa sauce ahead of time for deeper flavor.