Keto Harissa Chicken
Elevate your low-carb dinner game with this bold and flavorful Keto Harissa Chicken! Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are marinated in a fiery harissa paste blended with fragrant garlic, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Roasted to perfection, the chicken emerges with irresistibly crispy skin and tender, succulent meat. A garnish of fresh cilantro and mint leaves adds a cooling herbal finish that beautifully complements the spicy marinade. Ready in under an hour, this easy keto-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, and it pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad. Packed with smoky, spicy, and zesty notes, this dish is sure to become a staple in your keto rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons Harissa paste
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and thoroughly coat them with the harissa marinade. Ensure they are well-covered.
Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and browned.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish the roasted chicken thighs with chopped fresh cilantro and mint leaves before serving.
Serve the Keto Harissa Chicken hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.4 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3670 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 204.7 g | 409% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2504 mg | 53% | |
*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.
