Description
A simple recipe for making sweet and spicy chicken using honey and harissa paste, cooked on a single sheet pan with vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potato and onion wedges. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, lemon juice, cumin, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create the glaze.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the glaze. Toss until the chicken is fully coated.
- Arrange the glazed chicken pieces among the vegetables on the baking sheet, ensuring everything is in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- If the glaze is not sticky enough, you can briefly broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To adjust the spice level, start with 2 tablespoons of harissa paste for less heat, or add an extra teaspoon of harissa for more intensity.
- You can substitute the sweet potatoes with carrots or bell peppers.
- For a grilled version, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before grilling over medium-high heat until done.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: North African Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 125