Harissa Chicken and Veggies

A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs roasted with colorful vegetables, all infused with spicy harissa paste for a vibrant meal.

NewPublished Mar 8, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time40 min
Total55 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium

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Harissa Chicken and Veggies dish on a plate.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (4) chicken thighs
  • (2 tablespoons) harissa paste
  • (2 tablespoons) olive oil
  • (1 teaspoon) salt
  • (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1) red bell pepper, chopped
  • (1) yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • (1) zucchini, sliced
  • (1) red onion, cut into wedges
  • (1 teaspoon) smoked paprika
  • (1) lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200 °C).

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons harissa paste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 3

    Add 4 chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the harissa mixture. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    On a large baking sheet, combine 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped yellow bell pepper, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 cut red onion.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the vegetables with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and the juice of 1 lemon, then toss to combine.

  6. 6

    Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the vegetables on the baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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