Harissa Chicken Mango Sandwich
Harissa Chicken Mango Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Harissa Chicken
- 1/4 cup harissa paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Mango Salad
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the harissa paste, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well to create the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (If time allows, marinate for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.)
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango salad. In a separate bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion and mango slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
To the mango and onion mixture, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes, prepared horseradish, and plain yogurt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once the pan is hot, place the marinated chicken thighs on the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
While the chicken rests, slice each brioche bun in half horizontally. If desired, lightly butter the cut sides of the buns.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble each sandwich, spoon a generous amount of the mango salad onto the bottom half of a brioche bun.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place one or two cooked harissa chicken thighs on top of the mango salad. Cover with the top half of the brioche bun and press down gently.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Harissa Chicken Mango Sandwich!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Harissa Chicken Mango Sandwich
For the Harissa Chicken
- 1/4 cup harissa paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Mango Salad
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
For Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the harissa paste, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well to create the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (If time allows, marinate for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.)
⏱️ 2 min - 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango salad. In a separate bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion and mango slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
To the mango and onion mixture, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes, prepared horseradish, and plain yogurt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once the pan is hot, place the marinated chicken thighs on the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
While the chicken rests, slice each brioche bun in half horizontally. If desired, lightly butter the cut sides of the buns.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble each sandwich, spoon a generous amount of the mango salad onto the bottom half of a brioche bun.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place one or two cooked harissa chicken thighs on top of the mango salad. Cover with the top half of the brioche bun and press down gently.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Harissa Chicken Mango Sandwich!
⏱️ 1 min