Chicken Baked with Orange Spiced Harissa Sauce
Infuse your dinner table with bold North African-inspired flavors by preparing this irresistibly fragrant Chicken Baked with Orange Spiced Harissa Sauce. Tender, bone-in chicken thighs are marinated in a vibrant blend of harissa paste, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and warm spices like cumin and coriander, creating a sauce that’s equal parts smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet. The dish bakes to golden perfection, with crispy skin that locks in juicy, spice-rich meat, while the orange zest adds a touch of brightness. Best of all, this recipe comes together in just under an hour, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional orange slices, it pairs beautifully with sides like fluffy couscous, roasted veggies, or a crisp green salad for a truly unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons Harissa paste
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 slices Orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix the harissa paste, orange juice, orange zest, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin, then place them in a large baking dish.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. If time permits, let the chicken marinate for 15-30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with the juices in the dish to enhance the flavor and maintain moisture.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional orange slices before serving.
Serve the chicken with your choice of side dishes, such as couscous, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 3424 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 113.9 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1739 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
