Harissa-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

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Chicken thighs caramelized in smoky harissa spice, served with sweet roasted carrots for balanced flavor. This North African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 North African cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp harissa paste
1 tbsp olive oil
12 oz, peeled and cut into 1-inch sticks carrots
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 3: Push chicken to one side of the skillet; add 12 oz carrot sticks and 2 tbsp harissa paste, stirring to coat. Roast in a preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and carrots are tender. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped thyme before serving.