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Harissa Chicken Thighs

Harissa Chicken Thighs

North African spiced chicken

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

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)

Low

10

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

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. 1

    In a bowl, combine harissa paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 1 tbsp olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours refrigerated.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 425°F or heat grill to medium-high.

  4. 4

    If baking: Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F).

  5. 5

    If grilling: Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.

  6. 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