Oven-Roasted Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas and Caramelized Onions

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with spicy harissa paste alongside sweet caramelized onions and hearty chickpeas create a balanced, aromatic dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, harissa paste, canned chickpeas 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub 4 bone-in chicken thighs evenly with 3 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 can drained chickpeas (15 oz), cooking for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Nestle the harissa-coated chicken thighs skin-side up among the chickpeas and onions in the skillet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and skin is crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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