Honey harissa chicken sheet pan

 Honey Harissa Chicken Sheet Pan

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a sweet and mildly spicy honey-harissa glaze, alongside roasted vegetables. All baked together on one pan for an easy, flavorful Mediterranean meal.

🕒 Time & Serving 

Serves: 4

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30–35 minutes

Total: 45–50 minutes

🧺 Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

4 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon harissa paste (adjust for mild heat for kids)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt & black pepper

Vegetables (Optional)

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 zucchini, sliced

1 red onion, cut into wedges

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt & pepper

Garnish

Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Lemon wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate Chicken

In a bowl, mix honey, harissa, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Coat chicken thoroughly and let it sit 10–15 minutes (or up to 1 hour).

2️⃣ Prepare Sheet Pan

Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

Arrange chicken on a lined baking tray.

Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread around chicken.

3️⃣ Roast

Bake 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and golden, and vegetables are tender.

Optional: broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.

4️⃣ Serve

Plate chicken and roasted veggies together.

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.

👶 Kid-Friendly Tips

Reduce harissa for very mild heat

Use more honey if kids prefer sweeter glaze

Serve veggies and chicken separately if picky eaters

🥗 Nutritional Info

Calories: ~380 kcal

Protein: 30 g

Fat: 18 g

Carbs: 20 g

 Mediterranean Twist

Add olives or preserved lemons to vegetables for extra Mediterranean flavor

Serve over couscous, quinoa, or rice for a complete meal

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil just before serving for richness

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