Orange‑Harissa Chicken with Citrus and Olive Salsa
Juicy, skin‑crispy chicken thighs glazed with a bright orange‑harissa sauce and topped with a refreshing citrus‑olive salsa. The combination of heat, citrus brightness, and herbaceous notes makes it a standout weeknight dinner.
Maker: Stefanie Phillips
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Orange‑Harissa Chicken with Citrus and Olive Salsa
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Ingredients
- 8 pcs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp orange harissa paste
Citrus and Olive Salsa
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 pcs red onion
- 0.5 pcs cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive brine
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (428°F).
- 2Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the orange harissa paste and 2 tbsp olive oil to form a smooth glaze.
- 4Brush the glaze evenly over each chicken thigh, making sure the skin is fully coated.
- 5Arrange the glazed chicken thighs on a rimmed sheet pan, spacing them apart for even cooking.
- 6Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the skin is golden‑brown and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F).
- 7While the chicken bakes, prepare the citrus and olive salsa: combine the orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, and olive brine in a mixing bowl.
- 8Season the salsa with salt and black pepper to taste, then toss gently to blend all flavors.
- 9When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
- 10Serve each chicken thigh topped with a generous spoonful of the citrus‑olive salsa, and enjoy immediately.
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- How long does it take to make Orange‑Harissa Chicken with Citrus and Olive Salsa?
- About 50 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Orange‑Harissa Chicken with Citrus and Olive Salsa recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Orange‑Harissa Chicken with Citrus and Olive Salsa recipe come from?
- It was shared by Stefanie Phillips on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.