# Harissa Honey Chicken Thighs

## Description
This is an easy and foolproof recipe for juicy, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in a delicious harissa and honey sauce, then baked to perfection.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 620 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: North African
- Health Score: 7/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 620
- Protein: 57g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fat: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 950mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 tablespoons Harissa (mild or medium)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed, from 1 lemon)
- 0.25 cup Orange Juice (freshly squeezed, from 1 orange)
- 0.25 cup Low-fat Greek Yogurt
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 8 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (approximately 2 lbs (900g))

## Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of harissa, 1/4 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined to form the marinade.
2. Add 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the bowl with the prepared marinade. Use your hands or tongs to thoroughly coat each piece of chicken, ensuring they are well covered. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or for best results, cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish.
4. Bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes, or until it is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The chicken should be golden brown and the sauce bubbly.
5. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Spoon the flavorful pan juices over the chicken before serving. Serve hot, optionally over rice.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy

## Tags
chicken, harissa, honey, easy, baked, flavorful, weeknight meal

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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