Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken marinated in spicy harissa paste, perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all your ingredients to create a smooth workflow.
- Mixing: In a medium bowl, combine harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to form a marinade.
- Marinating: Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cooking: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Finishing: Let the grilled chicken rest for a few minutes to retain moisture.
- Serving: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg