Looking to bump up your chicken to the next level? These Grilled Harissa Chicken Thighs are just what you need! In under an hour, you can have this amazing dish on the table, ready to serve.

The harissa adds such an explosion of flavor to the grilled chicken! You may never want to go back to regular old grilled chicken again. If you are looking for some other superlative chicken recipes, why not check out these Lemon Greek Chicken Kabobs or this ultra tasty Spatchcock Grilled Gochujang Chicken recipe? Both recipes will make your tastebuds jump for joy!!

Grilled Harissa Chicken Thighs stacked on a white serving plate.

Not only does the harissa paste give these chicken thighs a punch of flavor, but the honey adds a touch of sweetness to the recipe. The wide spectrum of flavors in these grilled harissa chicken thighs is what makes them so good!

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WHAT IS IN GRILLED Harissa Chicken Thighs?

The marinade really makes this chicken recipe. Although you can use this same recipe when serving chicken breast or even chicken wings. I do love to use bone-in thighs, the dark meat is so juicy and flavourful.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken thighs
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
Harissa paste
Lemon juice
Honey
Garlic, minced
Olive oil

While the harissa paste is the secret ingredient and makes a difference in the recipe, the other ingredients are complementary to the harissa. Combined together, they make the chicken the star!

HOW TO MAKE gRILLED hARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS

Chicken thighs in a shallow baking dish covered in harissa marinade.

Start by whisking the sea salt, fresh ground pepper, harissa paste, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl or baking dish. Place the chicken thighs in the bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade over top.

Gently stir to coat the chicken all over with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can let the chicken thigh marinade for up to a few hours.

Preheat your grill to medium hot, about 350 – 375 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard. Cook on the grill for 10-12 minutes a side, turning occasionally.

Harissa chicken thighs cooking on the grill.

You want the chicken thighs to cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. I check the temperature with Thermoworks Thermapen instant-read thermometer; it works great every time!!

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Once your chicken thighs are cooked, remove them from the grill to a platter and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.

SERVING YOUR Grilled harissa chicken thighs

Grilled Harissa Chicken Thighs on a bed of lettuce servind on a white platter.

This recipe is perfect for a light meal. Serve it with a great Caesar Salad or this amazingly tasty pasta salad!

You could even pair this with rice or a baked potato. The harissa is a little spicy, but it is not overpowering.

What is Harissa sauce made of?

Harissa has its origins in North Africa. It is made from a combination of red chile pepper, garlic, oil, and some sort of acid like lemon juice and/or vinegar.

It can be found in most middle eastern grocers, but as it has become more popular, it is now often available in the international section of most local grocery stores or supermarkets.

Traditionally, harissa is added to soups and stews or used as a dip. But we now use harissa in a variety of ways, including as a rub on meats. Or as in this recipe, as an ingredient in the marinade.

Grilled harissa chicken thighs on a white platter.

Just look at how amazingly good those grilled chicken thighs look! Don’t you just want to reach out a grab one? So what are you waiting for? Go out and pick up some harissa paste today and start marinating your chicken for the grill!

Grilled harissa chicken thighs stacked on a white platter.

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This Grilled Harissa Chicken Thighs recipe is so amazing! Amazingly easy and amazingly delicious!

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