Harissa-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Succulent chicken thighs marinated in smoky harissa and roasted with sweet potatoes and bell peppers for a dish that shines with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This North African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thigh, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on, about 1.5 lbs total chicken thigh
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
• 1 red, sliced into 1/2-inch strips bell pepper
• 1 yellow, sliced into 1/2-inch strips bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Rub the mixture evenly over 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (1.5 lbs total).
2. Step 2: On a baking sheet, toss 1 large peeled and cubed sweet potato (1/2-inch cubes), 1 red bell pepper sliced (1/2-inch strips), and 1 yellow bell pepper sliced (1/2-inch strips) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Arrange chicken thighs on top of vegetables.
3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and vegetables are tender with slight charring. Remove from oven, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Rest 5 minutes before serving.