Harissa Honey Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Yogurt Drizzle : Sweet, Spicy & Totally Irresistible
This Harissa Honey Chicken is where sweet heat meets crispy comfort. Juicy chicken glazed with a spicy-sweet harissa-honey sauce, paired with golden roasted potatoes and finished with a cooling yogurt drizzle—it’s bold, balanced, and totally crave-worthy. Weeknight easy, dinner party-worthy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 ½ tbsp harissa paste (adjust to spice level)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
For the Yogurt Drizzle:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
Salt to taste
Instructions
Prep Chicken: In a bowl, mix harissa, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub onto chicken and marinate for 15–30 mins (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Roast Potatoes: Toss potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
Bake: Place chicken on top or beside the potatoes. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden.
Make Yogurt Drizzle: Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Thin with water if needed.
Serve: Drizzle yogurt sauce over hot chicken and potatoes. Garnish with herbs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 35g