Harissa Chicken are grilled chicken breasts marinated with a rub of paprika, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce and cumin then served with a cool cilantro salad.
2poundschicken breasts2 to 3 breasts sliced in half horizontally
2largeanaheim peppers
1/2smallred onionthinly sliced
1cupgrape tomatoeshalved
1cupcilantrochopped
2tbspItalian dressing
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine paprika, chipotle, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin and olive oil and crush with the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the harissa all over the chicken, reserving 1 tsp harissa for later. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Over medium-high heat (375°F), grill the chilies until charred all over. Place the chilies in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop the chilies into bite-size pieces.
Transfer the chilies into a medium bowl and add the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, Itialian dressing and 1 tsp harissa. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat (375°F), turning until cooked thru, about 10 minutes or have reached 165°F on meat thermometer when inserted in thickest part of chicken. Serve the chicken with the salad.
Chef Tips
For more intense harissa flavor, marinate chicken breasts overnight.Oven cooking - preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken on a greased, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F when meat thermometer is inserted in thickest part of chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Harissa Chicken
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
252
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
324
mg
14
%
Potassium
711
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
1715
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.