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Harissa Chicken are grilled chicken breasts that have been marinated with a harissa rub of paprika, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce and cumin then served with a refreshing cilantro salad. Great alone or used as taco filling or the base for spicy chicken salad!

Harissa Chicken

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.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :3 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time :10 minutes
Total Time :3 hours 15 minutes
Servings :6 servings
Calories :252
Course :Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 medium chipotle in adobo minced fine plus 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts 2 to 3 breasts sliced in half horizontally
  • 2 large anaheim peppers
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp Italian 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.

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