Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Honey-Harissa Chicken Thighs Harissa, a hot chile pepper paste that hails from northern Africa, adds tons of flavor and shines when it's combined with honey to make a sweet coating slathered on chicken thighs. Serve with brown rice and roasted carrots. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 11, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jacob Fox Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken thighs (1 ¾ pounds), skin removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 3 tablespoons harissa paste 1 ½ tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar Chopped cilantro for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine harissa, honey, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. After the chicken has roasted for 20 minutes, brush the harissa mixture over the thighs. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, about 10 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 242 Calories 10g Fat 7g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 242 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 7g Protein 29g 58% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 140mg 47% Vitamin A 37IU 1% Sodium 478mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved