Harissa-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Apple Slices

Name: Harissa-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Apple Slices
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken thighs; 3 tablespoons harissa paste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 medium apples; 2 minced shallots; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken thighs infused with smoky harissa, served with caramelized apples for a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds chicken thighs
3 tablespoons harissa paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium apples
2 minced shallots
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Core and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 minced shallot. Scatter around chicken on the baking sheet.
Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and apples are golden at the edges, basting once halfway with 1/4 cup chicken broth.
Step 4: Remove chicken and apples from oven. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped thyme and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.