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Baked Harissa Chicken and Spinach

This Baked Harissa Chicken and Spinach comes together using only one pan. It’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner solution.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: chicken, keto, moroccan, one pot meal, spinach
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup harissa paste
  • 4-5 red chiles
  • 8 oz frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Add chicken thighs, harissa paste, salt, pepper, onions, and olive oil to plastic bag or large bowl and toss to marinate, covered, in the refrigerator, for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange rack to center position.
  • Add chicken thighs to pan with onions.
  • Cook 20 minutes. Flip chicken thighs and stir onions.
  • Stir in stock and spinach to pan with chicken and onions.
  • Bake additional 20 minutes, until chicken has reached 165 degrees internal temperature with a digital thermometer.
  • If you'd like a bit of extra browning, you can broil chicken or pop in a pan to sear.
  • Serve with rice, pita, vegetables, or potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g