Spiced Chickpea and Harissa Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A vibrant one-pan meal with tender chicken thighs roasted alongside chickpeas, roasted vegetables, and a smoky harissa sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, canned chickpeas, red bell pepper 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large, sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into wedges red onion
• 3 tbsp harissa paste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp harissa paste, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 4 bone-in chicken thighs, 1 can drained chickpeas, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cut red onion to the bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to coat evenly in the harissa mixture.
3. Step 3: Spread the chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning chickpeas and vegetables halfway through, until chicken skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges to squeeze over for added brightness.