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Harissa Honey Chicken

Flavorful, spicy, slightly sweet chicken with a lemon herb tahini sauce served with rice, hummus, tomatoes and cucumbers, and pickled red onions in a bowl - just like Cava!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients 

Harissa Honey Chicken

Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce

  • cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoon water plus more to adjust consistency
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro packed
  • ¼ cup parsley packed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

For Serving

  • Cucumbers and Tomatoes
  • Hummus
  • Pickled Red Onions

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa paste, honey, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes. Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook at 425°F (220°C) for 11–13 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, garlic, honey, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Slice the chicken and add to a plate with rice, cucumber and tomato salad, hummus, and pickled red onions. Drizzle generously with the lemon herb tahini sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Alternate Methods:
Oven: Bake at 400F for 20-25 mins.
Pan-Fry: Pan-fry the chicken on each side for 4-6 mins.
Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg