Harissa and Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs
with Almond Couscous and Garlic Sauce- Wheat
- Almonds
- Egg
- Mustard
- Milk
Smoky, fragrant and gently spicy harissa meets sweet and sticky honey to create bold, caramelized flavour in this succulent chicken dish. A creamy garlic-lemon sauce brings balance and dimension to both the chicken and couscous.
Ingredients
280 g
Chicken Thighs
½ cup
Couscous
(Contains: Wheat)
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
56 g
Baby Spinach
1 unit(s)
Lemon
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
28 g
Almonds, sliced
(Contains: Almonds)
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
1 tbsp
Honey
1 tbsp
Harissa Spice Blend
1 unit(s)
Chicken Broth Concentrate
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Sugar*
1.33 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425˚F. Wash and dry all produce.Garlic Guide for Step 5: 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) mild, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) mediumand 1 tsp (2 tsp) extra! Add almonds to an unlined baking sheet.Toast in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until golden-brown, 2-3 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on almonds so they don't burn!)Transfer almonds to a plate.Turn oven broiler to high.
Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.Roughly chop spinach.Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Stir together honey and Harissa Spice Blend in a small bowl.
Add lemon zest, broth concentrate, 2/3 cup (1 1/3 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, add spinach, then stir until wilted. Remove from heat, then add couscous. Stir to combine.Cover and let stand for 5 min.
Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.Heat a medium oven-proof pan (large oven-proof pan for 4 ppl) over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Sear until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side. Remove from heat, then spoon harissa-honey mixture over chicken. (NOTE: Chicken will finish cooking in step 5.)
Arrange tomatoes around chicken in the pan. (NOTE: If you don't have an oven-proof pan, carefully transfer chicken and tomatoes to an 8x8-inch baking dish [9x13-inch for 4 ppl].) Drizzle 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil over tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper.Broil in the middle of the oven, until tomatoes burst and chicken is cooked through, 8-9 min.** Meanwhile, add mayo, garlic, 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) sugar to a medium bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine.
Fluff couscous with a fork, then stir in toasted almonds.Thinly slice chicken.Divide couscous between bowls. Top with chicken, tomatoes and any remaining sauce in the pan.Drizzle with garlic sauce. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The harissa-honey glaze paired with the lemon garlic sauce is a standout combination that reviewers consistently praised. The toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch to the couscous.
- Ease of prep: Several reviewers noted the recipe takes noticeably longer than the stated time, even for confident cooks. The number of steps and dishes required can feel like a lot, especially for newer cooks.
- Suggestions: Warm the honey before mixing with the harissa spice blend to make it easier to spread evenly over the chicken. Some reviewers also suggest roasting the garlic rather than using it raw in the sauce for added depth of flavour, and adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the couscous brightens it up nicely.
- Leftovers: Some reviewers felt the chicken portion was on the smaller side; adding extra tomatoes or a side vegetable helps round out the meal.
- Spice level: The harissa spice blend can run hotter than expected, so those sensitive to heat may want to start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
