Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Harissa and Roasted Chickpeas

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and finished with spicy harissa sauce paired with crunchy roasted chickpeas for a bold, hearty meal. This North African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 North African cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for another 7 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, toss 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas with 3 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
  5. Step 5: Add chickpeas to the same skillet and roast over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until chickpeas are slightly crispy and coated in harissa.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve chickpeas alongside chicken thighs.

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