Honey Harissa Chicken Legs
This spicy harissa chicken is sure to become your new favorite easy dinner. We're slathering the chicken in a sweet and spicy glaze, then baking it until it's perfectly tender, juicy, and golden brown. All you need is five ingredients and 30 minutes to whip it up!
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup harissa paste divided
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ pounds chicken drumsticks or bone-in skin-on thighs
- 2 Tablespoons honey warmed
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together half the harissa, orange juice, and salt. In a plastic bag or glass bowl toss the chicken with the marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinade.
- While the chicken is marinating mix together the glaze (the remaining harissa and the warmed honey) in a small bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shake off the excess marinade off the chicken legs and place on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the glaze.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip over, and brush on the remaining glaze. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F degrees.
Notes
- Harissa paste varies in heat use between 3 Tablespoons and ⅓ cup depending on your heat preference.
- Half of the ⅓ cup is about 2.5 Tablespoons.
- For darker caramelized skin you can broil the chicken at the end for 2 to 3 minutes.
🌡️Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, you can pop it in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350F or in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute.Leave a review or get more information on the recipe!
