One-Pan Harissa Chicken with Feta and Rice

Name: Harissa Chicken with Feta and Rice
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon harissa paste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1½ cups long grain rice; 2½ cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup peperoncini peppers; ½ cup Kalamata olives; ½ cup feta cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; lemon wedges

Greek · Organized from the video by Dimitra's Dishes

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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2
In a bowl, combine the harissa, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken until evenly coated.
💡 Adjust the harissa amount to your preferred spice level.
3
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet or braiser over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden. Transfer to a plate.
💡 The chicken does not need to be cooked through yet.
🔥 medium-high heat → sear⏱ 4 to 5 minutes
4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until softened and golden.
⏱ 8 to 10 minutes
5
Add the grated garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
⏱ 1 minute
6
Add the rinsed rice to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
⏱ 2 minutes
7
Whisk the chicken broth, honey, and lemon juice together, then pour the mixture into the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Stir in half of the sliced peperoncini.
8
Nestle the chicken back into the rice. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
🔥 boil⏱ 20 minutes
9
Turn off the heat and let the pan rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
⏱ 10 minutes
10
Sprinkle the feta, olives, remaining peperoncini, and parsley over the top. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Tips

Adjust the harissa amount to your preferred spice level before adding it to the chicken.
The chicken does not need to be fully cooked during the initial sear.
Scraping the browned bits from the pan adds significant flavor to the rice.
You can add spinach to the mixture for extra vegetables.

This recipe was organized from the source video's transcript. Amounts follow what the video presents. Source: Dimitra's Dishes on YouTube

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