Harissa is a North African sauce that originated in Tunisia. It’s made from chillis and a variety of earthy spices giving it a fiery and extremely flavoursome taste.

HARISSA CHICKEN TRAYBAKE RECIPE

This traybake is packed with flavour, colour and texture thanks to a range of vegetables, viz: pepper, onion and cauliflower. The flavour comes from the harissa paste which is a wonderful ingredient to have in the fridge. Harissa paste varies in heat and spice, so adjust the quantities as needed to your taste. Pop the dish into the oven and halfway through the cooking time add in the drained chickpeas which add more fibre as well as plant-based protein.

A vibrant, healthy and wholesome easy one-pan dinner that has so much flavour and texture with minimal effort.

harissa chicken traybake recipe

Ingredients for the Marinade

Harissa Paste

Garlic Paste

Sweet Or Smoked Paprika

Ground Cumin

Ground Coriander

Tomato Paste (Note: In South Africa, it’s sold in sachets. Everywhere else it’s that thick tomato substance often sold in tubes that you want!)

Lemon Juice

Salt

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use A Good Quality Oil

For the Traybake

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs– bone-in and skin-on or off. We prefer skinless chicken

Red Pepper– Deseeded and Cut into Large Cubes

Red Onions – Ends and Skin Removed and Cut into Quarters

Medium Sized Cauliflower Chopped into Florets

Garlic Cloves Halved

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HARISSA CHICKEN TRAYBAKE
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: South African
 
Ingredients
  • 8 Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Drumsticks
  • 1 Large Red Pepper Cubed
  • 2 Red Onions, Quartered
  • 1 Medium Sized Cauliflower, Chopped Into Florets
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Halved
  • 1 400Gr Tin Chickpeas, Drained
Marinade Mix
  • 4 Tbsp Harissa Paste
  • 2 Tsps Garlic Paste
  • 2 Tsps Paprika Sweet or Smoked
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
  • 2 Tbles Tomato Paste
  • 3 Tbles Lemon Juice
  • Salt to Taste
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180*C.
  2. Score deep lines all over the chicken legs, then rub in ¾ of the marinade mix.
  3. Roast the chicken for about 30 minutes on a large baking tray.
  4. In the meantime toss together the red pepper, red onion, cauliflower and chickpeas with the rest of the marinade mix before adding the marinated veggies.
  5. After 30 minutes carefully remove the chicken from the oven and arrange the veggies carefully over and between the chicken.
  6. Nestle the garlic cloves between the veggies and roast for another 30 mins.
  7. Remove from the oven and give everything a good toss and serve hot with this delicious turmeric garlic rice.

 


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