Rosy Harissa Chicken | Recipe Cart

Rosy Harissa Chicken | Recipe Cart

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Although we’re more accustomed to seeing them in vases than on our plates, roses are often used in Middle Eastern cooking, from fragrant rose water in desserts

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  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Baster
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  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Zip-top bag
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Roasting pan
  • Baking dish
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Fork
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup kefir or plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons harissa paste (such as New York Shuk), divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves plus 4 thyme sprigs, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper, divided
  • 4 (10-ounce) chicken leg quarters
  • 2 large shallots, halved
  • 1 garlic head, halved crosswise
  • 1 small lemon, halved
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rose-harissa spice blend (such as New York Shuk) or paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dried edible rose petals or rose buds (optional)

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