Harissa chicken with leeks and potatoes

Harissa chicken with leeks and potatoes

By Ellie Van Der Westhuizen
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2 Serving

Summary

This bold, comforting dish is inspired by north african flavors, with harissa as the star. it's a fragrant, spicy chile paste that gives the chicken a deep, complex heat. juicy thighs roast up perfectly alongside sweet, caramelized leeks and crispy golden potatoes. the result is a cozy, satisfying meal that's big on flavor but easy enough for a weeknight. whether you're cooking for friends or just want something different for dinner, this one's a winner.
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Step 1

Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken to a large bowl and season with the salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, harissa paste, and the juice of 2 lemons. Toss until the chicken is well-coated, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Step 3

Add the potatoes to half of a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and the parsley and toss to coat. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the other side of the baking sheet.
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Step 4

Roast the chicken and potatoes for 30 minutes.
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Step 5

Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, parsley, honey, dill, sumac, and remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice. Stir well until smooth, the set aside.
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Step 6

Remove the baking sheet from the oven, toss the potatoes, then spread the leeks and lemon zest in an even layer over the potatoes.
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Step 7

Return to the oven for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly crispy.
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Step 8

Serve the chicken over the potatoes and leeks and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
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Step 9

Enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Lemon
    Lemon
    1
  • Leeks
    Leeks
    2
  • Lemons
    Lemons
    2
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    5 cloves
  • Honey
    Honey
    2 tablespoons
  • Dried parsley
    Dried parsley
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    1 tablespoon
  • Greek yogurt
    Greek yogurt
    1 cup
  • Chopped fresh dill
    Chopped fresh dill
    0.5 cup
  • Yukon gold potato
    Yukon gold potato
    1.5 lb
  • Fresh parsley
    Fresh parsley
    0.5 cup
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    Extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Smoked paprika
    Smoked paprika
    1 tablespoon
  • Sumac
    Sumac
    1 tablespoon
  • Harissa paste
    Harissa paste
    3 tablespoons
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drunmsticks
    Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drunmsticks
    2 lb
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