One-Pot Wonders
Harissa Chicken With Leeks, Potatoes, & Yogurt
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74 Reviews
Sdboyer61
August 25, 2024
This is so delicious. Today followed the recipe with the exact veggies. Had a creamy cucumber salad with it since a friend gave me some homegrown cucumbers. Have made several times with various veggies. It’s really good with bell peppers, onions and potatoes. Thanks for this recipe.
RK3
June 24, 2024
I first had this at a friend’s house when we visited. She gave me the recipe and said just follow the recipe. I’ve made it twice now and it is perfection! The squeeze of lemon just before serving takes it over the top. I’ll be making this one frequently. Don’t change a thing!! If I could give it ten stars I would!!
Sdboyer61
April 2, 2024
Had this at a neighbors house a couple of months ago. It was so delicious I’ve added it to our rotation. I just use whatever chicken or veggies I have. I use the baby potatoes so you just slice & no need to peel. This was the first time using the leeks. It is a great meal. Thanks for the recipe.
Rachel G.
January 15, 2024
Absolutely delicious! I did go with 2 lbs of chicken and 1.5 lbs of potatoes just because of how it was packaged. I also used a wet harissa paste - the recipe wasn't clear on which one to use. Next time I'll try mixing the herbs into the yogurt sauce like someone else recommended.
Beth22
January 10, 2024
This was easy, cheap and very tasty. The one thing I would say is that it turned out very salty for me. The recipe is very specific with the amount of salt to use but that doesn't account for say, the type of salt you're using (table salt is saltier than sea salt, which is saltier than kosher salt, etc.) If i was to make it again I would lean on my own experience/intuition for the amount of salt rather than measure out exactly as directed.
B99
April 10, 2023
Absolutely wonderful recipe! Easy, fast and budget friendly. I didn’t peel potatoes and they were great. Used mint as the herb but can see how dill and other herbs would be just as good. The lemon zest, yogurt and herb really bring a great brightness to the dish. It was filling but not heavy. This is going in the rotation of regular meals for me.
whittemd
March 13, 2023
We LOVE this recipe!
If you’re reading this and on the fence, make it right away.
I’ve made this many times now, usually for when we have company over for dinner and it’s always a big hit.
Thanks!
If you’re reading this and on the fence, make it right away.
I’ve made this many times now, usually for when we have company over for dinner and it’s always a big hit.
Thanks!
ecrobey
February 2, 2023
Such a delicious easy meal. This was the first time I made it but I put extra harissa on the chicken and veg, used sweet®ular potatoes and carrots because thats what I had, and then decided to chop the herbs and put them in the yogurt sauce. Cant wait to make this again!
cantao
September 18, 2022
I love this recipe! It is such a treat to make for myself, or for company. I have used dairy free yogurt alternatives, subbed half the potato for carrots, and it is perfection! I always make a bit more sauce for drizzling & dipping. Topping with lots of fresh herbs is a MUST. Do yourself a favor and make this recipe.
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March 3, 2022
Wonderfully flavorful! Good enough for company, and easy. Only comment -- doesn't work to combine chicken and potatoes with olive oil, salt, etc ahead and refrigerate and then later (30 min before cooking) add harissa mixture. Chicken and potatoes created their own excess liquid and it was soggy so had to drain off liquid and re-marinate with new batch of harissa. Problem solved, but, now know to prep items individually without salt/olive oil and only combine as cooking time comes closer.
Twinkle
February 24, 2022
I only had 1lb boneless skinless thighs and about 1lb Dutch gold potatoes so reduced the olive oil down to 3-1/2 tablespoons (probably could've gone down to 3). I used NY Shuk Harissa, which isn't very spicy, so I upped the harissa to 3 tablespoons.
Since my chicken was lacking bones & skin, I was worried about the cook time & temp. I used the leeks as mostly as "cover" to keep the chicken from overcooking but did scatter the remainder throughout the pan to get some frizzled ones. I also popped a separate tray of asparagus into the oven (upper rack) when adding the leeks so I didn't need to reduce the oven temp.
For the yogurt sauce, I used full-fat Greek yogurt thinned with lemon juice and water. I added an extra clove of garlic because I wanted it to have a toum-like taste. I threw in diced English cucumber because I had a nub that needed to be used. Topped the whole tray with lots of fresh chopped parsley and devoured the whole thing.
Definitely a low effort, high reward dinner!
Since my chicken was lacking bones & skin, I was worried about the cook time & temp. I used the leeks as mostly as "cover" to keep the chicken from overcooking but did scatter the remainder throughout the pan to get some frizzled ones. I also popped a separate tray of asparagus into the oven (upper rack) when adding the leeks so I didn't need to reduce the oven temp.
For the yogurt sauce, I used full-fat Greek yogurt thinned with lemon juice and water. I added an extra clove of garlic because I wanted it to have a toum-like taste. I threw in diced English cucumber because I had a nub that needed to be used. Topped the whole tray with lots of fresh chopped parsley and devoured the whole thing.
Definitely a low effort, high reward dinner!
Kelsi
September 19, 2021
I made this for my picky 9 year old AND my picky dad. We ALL loved it. The fact that we all loved it says something. Absolutely delicious and for sure saving this recipe. Thank you!
Suedb
June 5, 2021
Tried this chicken recipe for the first time this evening for the family, and WOW! What a tasty dish! Will definitely think about doing this as a supper for friends very soon. I stuck to the recipe exactly and did not make any substitutions, which gives a fabulous combination of flavours, the spicy harissa chicken cooled by the garlicky yoghurt, complimented by roasted potatoes and lemony leeks. Perfect meal for family and friends.
Jane
May 15, 2021
I made this last night with Mina, mild Harris a, the only brand at my grocery store. It was completely tasteless. I used chicken thighs, Yukon gold potatoes, and rather expesive leeks.
The left overs went straight into the trash.
The left overs went straight into the trash.
jmjSF21
October 12, 2021
I use the spicy Mina harissa and it it DELCIOUS. Try it again if you find a harissa with more punch:-)
Shari B.
February 13, 2021
Like many here, I’ve made this many times to rave review. I’ve tried it with ras el hanout instead of harissa too. Delish!!
galebv
February 1, 2021
An amazing go-to. Everyone loves this - it's so flavorful and easy!
I always add a bit more spice to the mix and more garlic in the sauce and overall a bit more of the sauce for everyone to enjoy. This is delightful!!
I always add a bit more spice to the mix and more garlic in the sauce and overall a bit more of the sauce for everyone to enjoy. This is delightful!!
Katie L.
November 5, 2020
This is one of our family's all-time favorite dinners. Have made it many times in the past year since a friend shared it on Facebook raving about it. I do put a bit less harissa in just because we have someone sensitive to spice. I always use all 4 fresh herbs at the end if possible. I'm always amazed how flavorful this dish is when there really isn't that many ingredients.
Sally H.
November 3, 2020
I subbed carrots in for the potatoes, and they were caramelized and delicious, along with the leeks - YUM!
CieJae
April 20, 2020
Made this today, expecting leftovers, but there are none. My husband is a picky eater, but loved this dish. It was delicious. I did use tzatziki instead, since I had it made.
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