Harissa-Marinated Grilled Chicken
In this dish, chicken is treated with a marinade that is boldly accented with harissa, a fiery Moroccan spice paste. Toasted coriander, with its hints of lemon and caraway, and musky, intense cumin add their fragrance and complexity to the flavorful dish. Cooking on a hot grill adds a smokiness that works well with all of the robust seasonings.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Harissa | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted
- 2 tsp. coriander seeds, toasted
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbs. harissa
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 chicken, about 4 lb., cut into 9 pieces
- Canola oil for grilling