Harissa Spatchcock Chicken: Juicy and Flavor-Packed Delight
Discover the secrets to making a juicy and flavor-packed harissa spatchcock chicken that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: North African
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Spatchcock the chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it.
- Rub the harissa mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it’s coated well.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the harissa mixture.
- Serve with a salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Harissa spatchcock chicken