GRILLED LEMON HARISSA CHICKEN & ZUCCHINI

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15-20 mins

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon harissa, plus more as needed

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

1 lemon, plus more as needed

3 medium zucchini

3/4 cup labneh, sour cream, or plain full-fat Greek yogurt

¼ cup soft herbs, such as dill, parsley, chives, basil, or a mix

Directions

1. Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high (400° to 450°F).

2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons of the harissa, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and 2 teaspoons salt. Using a Microplane, grate in the zest of the lemon, then halve it and squeeze in the juice from one half (reserve the other half for the sauce). Toss to coat.

3. Halve the zucchini crosswise, then slice into ¼-inch-thick planks. Add the zucchini on top of the chicken (yes, it can touch the raw chicken), drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Use your hands to coat the zucchini in oil and salt-it's fine if some of the harissa gets on the zucchini, but you don't want to totally toss the zucchini and chicken together.

4. Grill the chicken and zucchini for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the chicken registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the zucchini is very, very tender-like, smushy! It's so good when it's a bit smushy. Transfer everything from the grill to a large serving platter. Let the chicken rest.

5. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a medium bowl, stir together the labneh, the remaining 1 teaspoon harissa, the juice of the remaining lemon half, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Taste and add more harissa or lemon juice if you want.

6. Tear some soft herbs right over top for a pop of color and freshness. Throw everything on the table and let everyone serve themselves!

Notes

No grill? Throw everything onto a parchment- lined rimmed baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken breast reaches 160°F (it will continue cooking while it rests to reach a safe 165°F).