Description
Join me in making Cava’s fan favorite Harissa Honey Chicken. You can use this marinade on any cut of chicken, but it’s especially juicy & tender when used on thighs. This copycat recipe is inspired by Cava’s Tiktok account, where they shared a version of their recipe for the public.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ras el hanout*
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup harissa
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey*
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
Instructions
- Preheat oven & prep the marinade. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Combine spices, harissa, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Coat the chicken. Toss the chicken into the bowl and rub to combine evenly with the marinade.
- Roast. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet (skin side up if using skin on thighs) and roast for 40 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Dice & enjoy. Give the chicken 5-10 minutes to rest before dicing (if desired) and drizzling with additional honey* (optional).
Notes
*In Cava’s recipe video they mention adding the honey after the chicken has already cooked, but in this version we are adding honey directly to the marinade, as well as adding a light drizzle at the end. Feel free to try either method!
*If you can’t find or don’t have all the spices to make your own Ras El Hanout, I recommend using a combination of equal parts cumin, paprika, ginger, and black pepper
This chicken makes a perfect topping for salads, grain bowls, or in pitas. We especially love pairing it with this white bean hummus.