
Harissa Chicken Thighs
North African spiced chicken
35m
Total
295
Calories
34g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
6g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
5g
Net Carbs
15g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
10
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
1
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless Chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Harissa paste
- 1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine harissa paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 2
Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
- 3
Preheat oven to 425°F or heat grill to medium-high.
- 4
If baking: Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F).
- 5
If grilling: Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 6
Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with cucumber yogurt sauce.
💡 Tips
- •Adjust harissa amount based on spice tolerance
- •Greek yogurt tenderizes the chicken
- •Pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice
