PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HARISSA CHICKPEAS

Harissa is a great shortcut ingredient to flavor, but no two jars (or tubes) are the same. Taste first—if it seems very spicy, use a bit less. You can always stir more into the chickpeas when the dish is finished.

Cook Time45 mins
 1 tbsp olive oil
 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb.)
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 small onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed
 0.25 cup harissa paste or Harissa Oil from the Olive Cellar
 0.50 cup low-sodium chicken broth
 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
 Lemon wedges, for serving
1

Preheat oven to 425°. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

2

Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas, harissa, and broth; bring to a simmer.

3

Nestle chicken, skin side up, in chickpeas; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Ingredients

 1 tbsp olive oil
 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb.)
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 small onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed
 0.25 cup harissa paste or Harissa Oil from the Olive Cellar
 0.50 cup low-sodium chicken broth
 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
 Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

2

Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas, harissa, and broth; bring to a simmer.

3

Nestle chicken, skin side up, in chickpeas; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HARISSA CHICKPEAS

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