Harissa Hen | The Curry Man

Harissa rooster is daring, flavour-packed, and endlessly versatile. Whether or not you roast it entire, marinate drumsticks for the grill, or pan-fry rooster breasts for a fast weeknight dinner, my do-it-yourself harissa paste provides a depth of flavour that makes it style such as you’ve put in hours of effort, when actually, the recipe couldn’t be simpler.

Substances

You do not want lots of substances to make this harissa rooster. You should utilize shop-bought harissa however I promise you can be a lot happier with the recipe in the event you use my do-it-yourself harissa. Get all of your substances collectively earlier than you begin. The precise ingredient measures are within the recipe card on the backside of this web page.

See recipe card for portions.

• Hen thighs and/or legs
• Harissa paste
• Further virgin olive oil
• Lemon or lime juice
• Honey
• Salt and pepper

Step-by-step pictures

Take a look at my step-by-step pictures under to see how straightforward it’s to make this harissa rooster! The precise ingredient measures and technique are within the recipe card on the backside of this web page.

1. Step 1: Place the rooster in a bowl and rub the salt and pepper together with the lemon or lime juice into it. Permit to marinate for as much as 20 minutes when you put together the second a part of the marinade.

2. Step 2: In one other bowl, whisk the harissa, olive oil and honey collectively till properly mixed.

3. Step 3: Rub this candy and spicy marinade proper into the rooster. You possibly can marinate the rooster for as much as 4 hours like this. If marinating longer, stir in 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt.

4. Step 4: Place the rooster in an oven proof pan or on a baking tray.

5. Step 5: Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/400°F and bake for about 45 minutes or till the rooster is cooked via. Be sure you baste the rooster with the pan juices a number of occasions whereas cooking.

6. Step 6: Permit to relaxation for five minutes earlier than serving. You will love this!

Variations

• Creamy Harissa Hen: Stir a spoonful of harissa into yogurt and use as a marinade—tremendous tender and tangy. If you happen to add yoghurt, you possibly can marinate the rooster in a single day for even higher flavour.
• Harissa Hen Traybake: Toss rooster, potatoes, and greens with harissa marinade and roast collectively for a straightforward one-pan meal.
• Grilled Harissa Hen Skewers: Excellent for barbecues. Marinate rooster chunks, skewer with peppers and onions, then grill over direct warmth.

Helpful Gear

You don’t want a lot, however having the proper equipment makes cooking simpler:

• Mixing bowl – for combining the marinade.
• Tongs – for turning the rooster within the marinade and through cooking.
• Baking tray or roasting dish – if oven-roasting.
• Grill pan, barbecue, or skillet – if grilling or pan-frying.
• Meat thermometer – non-compulsory, however helpful to verify the rooster reaches 75°C (165°F).

Storage

Fridge: Permit your dish to chill fully, then retailer in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days. Flavours typically develop much more after an evening within the fridge.
Freezer: Portion and freeze for as much as 3 months. Defrost in a single day within the fridge, then reheat gently on the hob or within the oven till piping sizzling.

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Yield: 6

Harissa Hen

This straightforward harissa rooster is finest ready with do-it-yourself harissa. If utilizing a shop-bought harissa paste, you may want so as to add minced garlic to the marinade. My do-it-yourself harissa paste has loads of garlic. If time permits, let the rooster marinate for as much as 4 hours.

Prep Time
5 minutes

Prepare dinner Time
45 minutes

Complete Time
50 minutes

Substances

• 1.5kg (3 lbs) rooster thighs and/or legs
• 3 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 70ml (1/4 cup) further virgin olive oil
• 4 to 6 tbsp harissa paste
• 70ml (1/4 cup) honey
• Salt and pepper to style

Directions

1. Place the rooster in a bowl and rub the salt and pepper together with the lemon or lime juice into it. Permit to marinate for as much as 20 minutes when you put together the second a part of the marinade.
2. In one other bowl, whisk the harissa, olive oil and honey collectively till properly mixed.
3. Rub this candy and spicy marinade proper into the rooster. You possibly can marinate the rooster for as much as 4 hours like this. If marinating longer, stir in 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt.
4. Place the rooster in an oven proof pan or on a baking tray.
5. Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/400°F and bake for about 45 minutes or till the rooster is cooked via. Be sure you baste the rooster with the pan juices a number of occasions whereas cooking.
6. Permit to relaxation for five minutes earlier than serving. Get pleasure from!

Diet Data:

Yield:

6

Serving Dimension:

1

Quantity Per Serving:

Energy: 710Complete Fats: 47gSaturated Fats: 12gTrans Fats: 0gUnsaturated Fats: 34gLdl cholesterol: 320mgSodium: 621mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 59g

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