Bold and flavorful harissa chicken with potatoes, leeks, and yogurt.
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:North African
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons harissa paste
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, mix the harissa paste with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them evenly with the mixture. Set aside.
Prepare Vegetables: In a large baking dish, combine the halved baby potatoes and sliced leeks. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Arrange Chicken: Nestle the marinated chicken thighs among the potatoes and leeks in the baking dish.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
Prepare Yogurt Sauce: While the chicken is baking, mix the plain yogurt with fresh lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and stir until well combined.
Serve: Once the chicken and vegetables are done, remove the dish from the oven. Serve hot, drizzled with the yogurt sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.