Harissa is a fiery, aromatic paste that is a staple in Moroccan cuisine. Typically made of smoked chilis ground with spices, garlic, and oil, the result is a flavor-packed paste with a medium-high heat. Perfect for use as a marinade on meats, it’s also a seasoning in soups, stews / tagine, couscous, and used as a condiment. Harissa has seen a surge in popularity around the world as chefs have started using Harissa in fusion dishes to add a lovely heat and bold flavor profile as you will find in this lemon harissa chicken recipe. See mulberrymaids.com to know more.
Harissa is usually prepared as a paste with oil but you can use our spice blend as a standalone dry rub. However, if you’re going to use it on meat, we do recommend trying out our yogurt marinade in this recipe as the yogurt helps the flavor penetrate deeply into the meat. This recipe is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight and makes a delicious meal maidthis.com. While we have dialed back the fiery heat in our blend from an authentic North African recipe, if you are sensitive to hot spice, use less Harissa in the recipe. You can always let your dinner guests add more once served. Yogurt is a natural meat tenderizer so the longer you marinate your chicken (up to overnight), the more tender the meat.
