Harissa Spiced Chicken Skewers
These Harissa Spiced Chicken Skewers are the kind of thing that makes everyone at the table ask what you did differently. Grilled chicken thighs marinated in smoky North African harissa paste — bold, a little spicy, and absolutely addictive served with warm flatbread and a cool yogurt dip.
Why You’ll Love This
- Ready in 30 min and packed with complex flavor
- Works on the grill or under the broiler — no outdoor setup required
- Simple ingredients you can find at any KC grocery store
- Great for summer entertaining or a quick weeknight protein
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs
- Harissa Paste
- Yogurt
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Flatbread
How to Make It
- Mix harissa, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil together and coat the chicken thighs well. Marinate at least 30 minutes — overnight is even better.
- Thread onto skewers and grill or broil on high heat until charred at the edges and cooked through.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving — this keeps them juicy.
- Serve over flatbread with extra yogurt sauce and fresh herbs if you have them.
What I Use: A good Cast Iron Grill Pan gives you those gorgeous char marks even when you can’t get outside — total game changer.
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Harissa Spiced Chicken Skewers
Smoky, spicy harissa-marinated chicken grilled on skewers. Bold North African flavor.
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the harissa, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Toss the chicken in the marinade and let sit at least 20 minutes.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high, turning, until charred and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
- Serve with a dollop of yogurt and fresh herbs.
Notes
Harissa varies in heat, so adjust to taste. Marinate up to overnight for deeper flavor.
