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Roasted Harissa Chicken in a serving dish with a flatbread next to it.
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Harissa Roasted Chicken

We have given the roast chicken a spicy, but simple makeover. This Harissa Roasted Chicken has perfectly crispy skin with a kick of heat.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North African
Diet: Gluten Free
Allergen: Meat
Diet: Low Carb
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Dannii

Ingredients

  • 1.3 kg whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 tablespoon runny honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 Lemon (juice only)
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together the harissa, honey, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the mixture on to it, rubbing it in well.
  • Put the chicken in a preheated oven at 200C and cook until the Thermapen registers the chicken at 74C (around an hour and 30 minutes).
  • Serve with some Flatbreads, tzatziki and sprinkle some fresh chopped mint over the chicken.

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Notes

  • If harissa isn't your thing, then you can use any kind of spice blend and follow the recipe in the same way. Pesto chicken works really well.
  • Got lots of leftovers? Make tacos or enchiladas with them.
  • There is a little bit of spice to this, so if that isn't your thing then use less of it.
  • You can use chicken breasts or thighs instead of a whole chicken, but cooking times will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.2mg