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roast chicken pieces recipe
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This simple roast chicken recipe features succulent, bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces coated in a smoky harissa yogurt glaze, perfect for a wholesome and hearty family meal. It’s an easy, high-protein dinner idea that delivers juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (e.g., 4 thighs, 4 drumsticks)
- 200 g (0.75 cup) plain full-fat yogurt
- 60 g (4 tablespoons) harissa paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) olive oil, plus extra for pan
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) smoked paprika
- 7 g (1 teaspoon) fine sea salt
- 2 g (0.5 teaspoon) black pepper
- 2 medium lemons, halved
- 15 g (0.25 cup loosely packed) fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Glaze: Thoroughly pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Whisk together yogurt, harissa, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper for your glaze.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to the glaze, coating each piece fully. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours for deeper flavor. Remember to reserve 2 tablespoons of glaze for serving!
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, ensuring space for even browning.
- Arrange Chicken: Arrange the marinated chicken pieces skin-side up on the baking sheet, with halved lemons cut-side down among them for charring.
- Roast Chicken: Roast for 20 minutes at 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Reduce oven temperature to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F), roasting another 25-35 minutes until deeply golden. Chicken is done when its thickest part reaches 74 degrees C (165 degrees F) internal temperature.
- Rest & Serve: Remove from oven and let the roast chicken pieces rest for 5-10 minutes on the sheet, allowing juices to redistribute for a tender bite. Transfer chicken and lemons to a platter. Drizzle with reserved glaze and scatter fresh cilantro or parsley for a vibrant, flavorful finish.
Notes
If chicken browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the remaining cook time. For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, watching it constantly to prevent burning. This recipe is naturally low-carb; ensure harissa paste has no added sugars. For dairy-free, try a coconut milk-based yogurt or tahini-lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with glaze
- Calories: 600 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg