This Harissa Orange Chicken recipe combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors thanks to harissa paste, orange juice, and honey, creating a delicious sauce that enhances the chicken's flavor. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
1: Finely grate the zest from 1/2 medium navel orange into a medium bowl.
2: Juice the orange into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
3: Add harissa paste, olive oil, honey, and kosher salt to the bowl of orange zest and stir to combine.
4: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and loosen the skin without removing it.
5: Rub the harissa mixture all over the chicken, working it under the skin.
6: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer in the baking dish.
7: Let the chicken marinate at room temperature while preheating the oven to 425ºF.
8: Roast the chicken for 25 to 35 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
