How long does Harissa Chicken Skewers keep in the fridge?

Harissa Chicken Skewers keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Harissa Chicken Skewers ahead of time?

Yes. Harissa Chicken Skewers is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most middle eastern chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Harissa Chicken Skewers?

Classic pairings include standalone. For a complete middle eastern thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Harissa Chicken Skewers

Name: Harissa Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 600 g boneless chicken thigh, cubed; 3 tbsp harissa paste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.75 tsp salt; 1 red onion, in chunks; 12 skewers

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Marinated & grilled

Time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Calories: 365 kcal
Protein: 36 g

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Method

1Beat harissa, olive oil, lemon, honey, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and salt.
2Coat chicken and marinate 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavour).
3Thread chicken alternating with red onion chunks.
4Grill on high heat or broil at 230°C for 5 minutes per side until edges are charred.
5Brush with the pan juices in the last minute, finish under direct flame for 30 seconds for smoke.
6Serve over couscous or with warm flatbreads, a yoghurt-mint sauce, and lemon wedges.

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Chicken dish. Sub firm tofu or thick-cut cauliflower steaks — same marinade, slightly less marinate time.

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