Best Chef Johns Harissa Sauce Recipes

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SHEET PAN HARISSA CHICKEN DINNER



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Spice up chicken dinners with a touch of harissa. The North African red pepper sauce adds depth and kick to this one-pan meal perfect for weeknights.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons harissa sauce, divided
4 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, or more to taste
8 ounces multicolored carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise
8 ounces cauliflower florets
8 ounces baby potatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon harissa sauce under the skin of each thigh, then transfer to an aluminum foil-lined 10x15-inch baking pan. Spread carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes onto the pan. Drizzle evenly with oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest parts of chicken registers 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), 40 to 55 minutes. Stir vegetables once halfway through.
  • Stir together parsley, garlic, and zest in a small bowl.
  • Toss vegetables with remaining 2 teaspoons harissa sauce. Sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 88.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 419.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SPICY TARRAGON YOGURT CHICKEN



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Tarragon is one of the most aromatic and sweetest herbs that there is. It's good with chicken and really nice in a marinade like this. A good way to mix up the same old grilled chicken recipes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch fresh tarragon sprigs, leaves only
½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt
¼ cup harissa sauce (see footnote for recipe link)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons vinegar or citrus juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 large chicken breast halves
¼ cup harissa sauce, for garnish
4 sprigs tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine tarragon, Greek yogurt, harissa sauce, garlic, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Pour marinade over chicken breasts in a shallow dish, thoroughly coating both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and place on the pre-heated grill. Cook over medium-high heat until dark grill marks appear, about 7 minutes per side.
  • Garnish with harissa sauce and a sprig of tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 151.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 56.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1280.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHEF JOHN'S HARISSA SAUCE



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Chef John says, "Harissa is probably my all-time favorite hot sauce, and one I'm sure you've seen me use in a bunch of recipes here. A small spoonful of this makes virtually any savory dish better." From allrecipes.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
6 fresno chili peppers
1 habanero pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, to taste
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place red bell peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Fresno and habanero chiles and cook uncovered over medium heat until vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes; drain and set aside to cool. Remove seeds and membranes from chiles (wear gloves); set aside.
  • Shake coriander and caraway seeds in a skillet over medium heat untl you start to smell the spice, about 2 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle to crush toasted seeds; add cumin, mint, and salt, and crush until finely ground. Transfer spices to a blender and add roasted bell peppers, chiles, garlic, lemon juice, and vegetable oil; puree until smooth. Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil at the end, blending for only a few seconds.
  • COOK'S NOTE:.
  • If you have a gas stove, you may use an open flame to roast the red pepper. Turn heat to medium high and roast pepper over the flame, turning occasionally until the skin has blackened and blistered, 8 to 10 minutes. Place peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam. When cool, strip and discard skins. Substitute any red chiles for Fresno chiles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 298.1, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.7

LAMB MERGUEZ SAUSAGE PATTIES



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Merguez sausage is not commonly stocked at the grocery store, so I decided to come up with an easy home version.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons harissa, or to taste (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound lean ground lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine salt and fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle and pound until fine. Stir cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and garlic cloves into the salt mixture and continue grinding to form a thick paste. Stir in harissa sauce and tomato paste until combined.
  • Combine ground lamb and the spice paste together with a fork in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Form sausage into patties. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties until no longer pink inside, 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 718.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

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