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Baked Harissa Chicken

Tender and juicy Baked Chicken breasts seasoned with a variety of pantry-staple seasonings and Harissa paste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinate30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • knife
  • baking dish
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup harissa paste pr puree
  • 1 small Lemon zest, and juice of
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  • On a shallow plate, whisk the seasonings with harissa paste, lemon zest, juice, maple syrup, and oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs into the harissa mixture and move around to evenly coat each piece.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes over the counter; Alternatively, you can cover the plate with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Transfer the chicken to an oven dish and bake for around 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Notes

  • Serving size: One chicken Breast
  • Use any oil of your choice
  • You may use boneless and skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
  • Don't like chicken? Use any other protein like shrimp or Salmon.
  • Make it more spicy by adding a bit of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg