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Harissa Is Our New Favorite Grilled Chicken Marinade

Published
1 year agoon
By
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In the world of powerhouse pantry staples, harissa is a flavor bomb. We’re no strangers to its magic here at Delish—we’ve already stirred it into clams and aioli, and used it to spice up turkey breast and meatballs—and now we’re tapping it again for this easy, throw-together marinade for grilled chicken.
Our top tip? Make sure to remove and save some of the marinade (we recommend ⅓ cup) before adding the chicken to the rest of it. You’ll want some extra (uncontaminated) marinade to brush over the chicken while it’s grilling!
Read on for more tips and info on this easy harissa grilled chicken. If you’re looking for other ways to use your grill this summer, check out our favorite grill-out weeknight dinners.
What is harissa?
Harissa is a spicy chili condiment native to North Africa. It’s made from dehydrated chiles that have been reconstituted and blended with olive oil, herbs, and spices. While it’s not difficult to make your own, most people choose to buy theirs. The level of heat may vary between brands, and some brands even offer two separate mild and spicy versions. Find a brand that you like and stick with it.
How do I keep my chicken from getting too spicy?
Most of the heat in this recipe comes from the harissa, so the spice level will depend on the type of harissa you use. But to be honest, we tested this recipe with a “spicy” harissa, and even with that, we didn’t think it was super spicy—just flavorful. If you’re concerned about the heat level, buy a milder harissa and taste the marinade before you add the chicken. If it’s too hot, you can always add another tablespoon of olive oil to even it out.
How long can I leave the chicken in the marinade?
We suggest letting the chicken marinate, covered, in the refrigerator at least 45 minutes and up to 2 hours. If you really want to, you can leave the chicken in the marinade for up to a day, but that’s really the cut-off point. Any longer and the acid in the lemon juice will start breaking down the protein, causing the chicken to become mushy…and no one wants that.
Made this? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Yields:
4
– 6
servings
Prep Time:
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hours
5
mins
Total Time:
1
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mins
tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
tsp.
smoked paprika
lb.
skinless, boneless chicken thighs
tbsp.
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
lemon, cut into wedges
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- In a large bowl, stir harissa, lemon juice, oil, cumin, salt, paprika, and coriander. Pour ⅓ cup marinade into another container and set aside. Add chicken to remaining marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat 5 minutes. Lightly brush grates with oil.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill, turning once and brushing with reserved ⅓ cup marinade, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes (these thighs are very forgiving; you can continue to grill until fat renders and thermometer registers 175° to 180°, if desired).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.
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No Halloween celebration is complete without these cute-and-creepy monster cookies. Made with a simple
Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie dough and flavored with cocoa powder, these crisp cookies are delicious all on their own. And once sandwiched together with tinted Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting and decorated with sanding sugar and candy eyeballs, they’re downright irresistible.
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12
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30 mins
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(17.5-oz.) package Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
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plus 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
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powdered sugar
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(1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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large egg
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(16-oz.) can Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
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Blue, red, and green food coloring, Betty Crocker™ Candy Eyeballs, and Betty Crocker™ 4-Cell Sugars, for decorating
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- Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Add butter and egg and mix with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until a dough forms and no dry spots remain. It will seem dry at first, but keep mixing and it will come together.
- Step 2On a large cutting board, roll dough until 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick. Using a 3″ round cookie cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible. Do not remove rounds from cut dough. Refrigerate dough 20 minutes before peeling away scraps. Reroll scraps to cut out more rounds.
- Step 3Preheat oven to 350º. Arrange rounds on prepared sheet, spacing 1″ to 2″ apart.
- Step 4 Bake cookies until centers are set and edges are crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Step 5Separate Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting into 3 bowls, then color with blue, red, and green food coloring.
- Step 6Place a generous spoonful of green frosting on bottom of a cookie. Top with another cookie, angling the edge upward to push some frosting out like a bubble. Place 1 to 3 Betty Crocker™ Candy Eyeballs into widest part of frosting. Holding the cookie, spoon or sprinkle green Betty Crocker™ decorating sugar over frosting. Repeat with other frosting colors and matching sugars. Refrigerate leftover cookies.
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Bourbon, Bacon, And Blue Cheese Steak Sliders

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If you picture miniature cheeseburgers when you hear “sliders,” allow us to introduce you to the ultimate upgrade. With a creamy Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese-based spread, juicy slices of New York strip steak, and bourbon-glazed caramelized onions, this decidedly adult slider is guaranteed to please. Serve a couple along with some sides as a celebratory dinner, or let a tray make the rounds at your next party. No ketchup or mustard needed!
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(1 lb.) New York strip steak, about 1¼” thick
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Kosher salt
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mayonnaise
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(about 4 oz.) Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese, plus additional for serving
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Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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Freshly ground black pepper
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pieces (about 6 oz.) thick-cut bacon
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large yellow or white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 c.
bourbon
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Extra-virgin olive oil
- 12
brioche slider buns
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Unsalted butter, for toasting buns
- 12
large basil leaves
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- Step 1Place steak on a plate and season generously on all sides with salt. Some salt will come off when you pat the steak dry later, so don’t be shy–season with gusto. Let steak come to room temperature as you prepare components for sliders.
- Step 2In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ⅔ cup Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Step 3Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, flipping occasionally, until slices are crisp and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Step 4Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from pan, reserving any remaining fat for searing steak. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on the edges and starting to caramelize, about 12 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent burning. Add bourbon and stir to deglaze bottom of pan until nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Transfer onions to a bowl until ready to assemble sliders.
- Step 5Wipe out skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, using olive oil as necessary if not enough bacon fat remains. When fat just begins to smoke, add steak. Sear until well caramelized and crusty on the underside, about 6 to 8 minutes. Flip, and continue cooking until steak is golden, about 4 to 6 minutes more; an instant-read thermometer stuck into the middle of steak should read 125° to 130° for medium-rare. Using a pair of tongs, hold one side of steak to the surface of the skillet, rolling back and forth as necessary to brown, about 1 ½ minutes. Repeat with the second side of steak.
- Step 6Remove steak to a rack and let rest to allow juices to redistribute, 10 minutes. (If you prefer your steak room temperature, let rest up to 30 minutes.) Thinly slice against the grain. Taste a slice and season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Step 7As steak rests, toast slider buns: Split buns in half. Place cast iron skillet back on the burner over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter. When melted, add as many buns will fit, cut sides down. Toast until lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining buns, replenishing butter as necessary between batches.
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