Juicy Harissa Roasted Chicken Recipe Is Perfectly Spiced (9 Ingredients) by Donna John

Roasted chicken is one of my go-to recipes. Most times I go simple, like with my three-ingredient roasted chicken or butter baked chicken, but sometimes spice is what I need in my life. This harissa baked chicken recipe is what to make for dinner to spice up your life.

The roasted chicken may be colorful, but it's not overly spicy – it's just right. And it has a short ingredient list and easy prep. For this high-protein and low-carb baked chicken recipe you'll need a whole chicken, harissa paste, olive oil, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, a lemon and fresh garlic. 

The chicken is coated with the ingredients and baked in the oven until beautifully colored, juicy, tender and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).

Photo credit (all photos): Donna John

You can add some vegetables around the chicken when baking. I added chunks of carrot, which soaked up the flavorful pan drippings and tasted amazing. Serve this high-protein chicken dinner with your favorite side dishes.

Cuisine: Tunisian / American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Time: 55 minutes to 70 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons harissa paste (I used Trader Joe's Traditional Tunisian Harissa Hot Chili Pepper Paste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the harissa paste, olive oil, honey, cumin, smoked paprika and garlic powder in a bowl. Use whatever harissa paste you like. The brand could affect the heat level of this dish.
   
2. Put the chicken into a baking pan and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Stuff the lemon and garlic cloves inside the cavity.
   
3. Cover the chicken with the harissa mixture.
   
4. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through. The chicken is done at 165 degrees F internal temperature on a food thermometer. If the chicken starts getting too browned before it's done cooking, cover it with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest before carving and serving. Store any leftover chicken covered in the fridge.
   

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