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Harissa chicken

Harissa Grilled Chicken

Tender grilled chicken covered in a spicy deep flavored chili sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan, North African
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken quarters
  • 1 cup harissa

Method

  1. Rub chicken with harissa paste, covering all surfaces.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours.
  3. Heat grill on high. Turn off one half of the grill.
  4. On the side with no heat, place the chicken on a wire rack over a pan with about on inch of water in the bottom (indirect method).
  5. Close the lid, and cook for about 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. (Cooking time will vary drastically depending on your cut of chicken. I used quarters which took about 50 minutes).
  6. Allow chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Cooks Notes

Chicken thighs or breast work equally as well for this dish.  I highly recommend wearing gloves when working with Harissa.