Harissa Chicken Traybake

Harissa Chicken Traybake

Harissa is a North African sauce that originated in Tunisia. It’s made from chillis and a variety of earthy spices giving it a fiery and extremely flavoursome taste.

This traybake is packed with flavour, colour and texture thanks to a range of vegetables, viz: pepper, onion and cauliflower. The flavour comes from the harissa paste which is a wonderful ingredient to have in the fridge. Harissa paste varies in heat and spice, so adjust the quantities as needed to your taste. Pop the dish into the oven and halfway through the cooking time add in the drained chickpeas which add more fibre as well as plant-based protein.

A vibrant, healthy and wholesome easy one-pan dinner that has so much flavour and texture with minimal effort.

Ingredients for the Marinade

Harissa Paste

Garlic Paste

Sweet Or Smoked Paprika

Ground Cumin

Ground Coriander

Tomato Paste (Note: In South Africa, it’s sold in sachets. Everywhere else it’s that thick tomato substance often sold in tubes that you want!)

Lemon Juice

Salt

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use A Good Quality Oil

For the Traybake

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs– bone-in and skin-on or off. We prefer skinless chicken

Red Pepper– Deseeded and Cut into Large Cubes

Red Onions – Ends and Skin Removed and Cut into Quarters

Medium Sized Cauliflower Chopped into Florets

Garlic Cloves Halved