Pan-Roasted Chicken With Harissa Chickpeas

Harissa, a spicy North African red chile paste (you can find recipes here on Food) is a great shortcut ingredient to flavor, but no two jars (or tubes) are the same. Taste first—if it seems very spicy, use a bit less. You can always stir more into the chickpeas when the dish is finished. Harissa, is available at Middle Eastern markets, some specialty foods stores, and online if you choose not to make your own.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 8  skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
•  kosher salt, to taste
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup harissa
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
•  lemon wedge, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
2. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas, harissa, and broth; bring to a simmer.
3. Snuggle chicken, skin side up, in chickpeas; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.