Cava Honey Harissa Chicken Recipe
This Cava Honey Harissa Chicken recipe combines the bold spice of harissa with the sweetness of honey, creating a tasty and balanced flavor.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon harissa paste adjust to your spice preference
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 large cloves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, harissa paste, honey, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoon harissa paste, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 large cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot enough, add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, then flip and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165F.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Set the chicken aside and let it rest for a few minutes minute before cutting the chicken into bite sized pieces.
- Serve the cooked chicken over a bed of rice and drizzle with any remaining pan juices. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve with your favorite Cava bowl components like sweet potatoes, greens, hummus, or pita bread.
Notes
For a thicker marinade, you can add a tablespoon of plain yogurt or Greek yogurt.
If you don't have harissa paste, you can substitute with smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a similar flavor profile.
Adjust the amount of harissa paste according to your spice tolerance.
This recipe can be easily adapted for other protein options like shrimp or tofu.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you don't have harissa paste, you can substitute with smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a similar flavor profile.
Adjust the amount of harissa paste according to your spice tolerance.
This recipe can be easily adapted for other protein options like shrimp or tofu.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 683mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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