Wallaceclan - harissa is a North African chili paste. If you don't have it, you could make a paste with 1 t. sriracha or chili garlic sauce, 1 clove of crushed garlic, 1/2 t ground cumin , 1/2 t. ground coriander and 1/2 t. salt.
This makes a very moist and flavorful chicken. I marinated for about 6 hours and it was perfect.
Thank you Chef John. I followed your recipe exactly, except that I used chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken (not a fan of bones), and my husband said that this was the best chicken ever. We eat a lot of different chicken breast recipes, so that says a lot.
Such a nice change from other grilled chicken and so healthy. You can do this marinade with any type of chicken (ie: boneless, skinless breasts or thighs). I didn't even marinate it for more than 1 1/2 hours and it was still delicious! The yogurt harissa (hot sauce) mixture is great with the chicken. I served this chicken with coleslaw.
Outstanding. Greeks and Indians famous for using natural live yogurt for moisture and tenderization. Good flavors though I'd add onion. Sidebar: My Mother would use yogurt instead of buttermilk (We made our own yogurt) sometimes to marinate her chicken for frying Southern (OK Southern Armenian) style. Worked like a charm. Another great one Chef!
Excellent. I did how ever(not by choice planned to make it according to recipe but my plans changed) so it marinaded for 30 hours and turned out amazing. Very moist and flavorful. Did not make the sauce to eat with it. It wasn't necessary. Thanks for a keeper.
Marinaded for only 2 hours (was short on time). Did not pat dry the sauce off (why waste it?). No grill available, so I baked for 40 mins and then broiled on each side until crispy brown and well done. Served with cole slaw and was awesome!
VERY GOOD!! I also used chicken breasts. The meat was tender moist and flavorful. I have had trouble in the past with dry grilled chicken - not anymore! Thank you Chef John for our new grilled chicken recipe!
this is very good! i kept the recipe the same except using chicken breast and adding some extra rosemary which goes so well with lemon and chicken. i also chose not to make the dipping sauce.. doesn't really need it. very fresh tasting and light. i will make this again.
This was tasty but it wasn't like... WOW flavor! I think if i tweak it a bit though it will be a great recipe. It was super moist though!
Did not like dipping sauce
