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Harissa Grilled Chicken with Creamy Hummus and Pomegranate Glaze

This harissa grilled chicken recipe is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender, smoky chicken thighs, creamy lemony hummus, and a tangy-sweet pomegranate glaze. Perfect for a showstopping dinner, it pairs beautifully with warm flatbread and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on for best flavor
  • 2 tbsp rose harissa
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large lemon juiced, divided
  • 30 ml olive oil for chicken marinade
  • 1 tin chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 50 ml tahini
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 small clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • to taste pomegranate molasses for drizzling
  • to taste fresh dill and parsley finely chopped for garnish
  • as needed flatbread for serving

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine rose harissa, tomato paste, juice of half the lemon, salt, pepper, and 30 ml olive oil. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the hummus by blending tahini, remaining lemon juice, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Add chickpeas and blend again, adding water gradually to achieve a creamy texture.
  3. Preheat the grill to high. Line a tray with foil and place the marinated chicken thighs on it. Grill each side for 7 minutes until charred and cooked through.
  4. Cover the chicken with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice the chicken and assemble the dish by spreading hummus on a plate. Arrange chicken on top, drizzle with pomegranate molasses, sprinkle with sumac, herbs, and a little olive oil.
  6. Serve immediately with warm flatbread.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Blend hummus slowly and add water gradually for a creamy texture.