Sheet-Pan Honey-Harissa Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas & Broccoli

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 35 min cook

Ingredients

• 8 (about 3 lb) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp harissa paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided kosher salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 (15-oz) can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large head (about 5 cups) broccoli florets
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch wedges red onion
• 1, cut into wedges lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1/2 cup, for serving (optional) plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment for easier cleanup. Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels so the skin crisps.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk together the harissa, honey, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until a thick paste forms.
3. 3Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss thoroughly so every piece is coated; massage some of the paste under the skin if possible. Let sit 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
4. 4On the sheet pan toss the drained chickpeas, broccoli florets, and red onion wedges with the remaining olive oil and the remaining salt. Spread into an even layer, leaving space in the center for the chicken.
5. 5Nestle the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables, scraping any leftover marinade over the top. Arrange lemon wedges the pan.
6. 6Roast for 30–35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until the chicken skin is deep mahogany and crisp, the internal temperature reaches 175°F at the thickest part, and the broccoli edges are charred in spots.
7. 7If the skin needs extra crispness, switch the oven to broil for the final 2–3 minutes, watching closely so the honey doesn’t burn.
8. 8Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest 5 minutes. Squeeze the roasted lemon wedges over everything, scatter with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve with a dollop of cool Greek yogurt on the side if desired.