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Whole Roasted Harissa Chicken – Healthyish Foods

Whole Roasted Harissa Chicken

This whole roasted harissa chicken recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chicken is juicy and tender with a light smoky flavor.
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Ingredients

Whole Chicken

  • 4 lb. whole chicken
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme , remove stems

Harissa Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste , Kartago Foods
  • 2 tablespoon s olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Remove you chicken from the bag, rinse it under cold water, remove any giblets and pat it dry.
  • Next, spatchcock your chicken. See above for instructions.
  • Massage the bird with salt, pepper, thyme and fresh chopped parsley. I used kosher salt, but table salt is fine too.
  • Place the chicken in a covered, airtight container and drizzle the harissa marinade all over it.
    Store it covered in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. If you opt for 48 hours, be sure to turn the bird over halfway through the marinating process.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • While the oven is heating, allow the bird to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cooking. 
  • Place the bird breast side up a baking tray that been lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the chicken for 1 hour 25 minutes for a 4lb. chicken. Larger chickens may take longer.
  • Be sure to occasionally baste the bird with the pan juice.
  • If the wings begin to get too dark, cover them with a small amount of foil. This will prevent them from browning too much.
  • Remove from the oven, rest for 25-30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 1078kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 85g, Fat: 75g, Saturated Fat: 21g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Monounsaturated Fat: 33g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 340mg, Sodium: 821mg, Potassium: 913mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1026IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 5mg