Quick Spicy Oven Chicken

Cooking Time: 30 min    Servings: 2-4

Products needed:

The Olive Scene Harissa Infused Olive Oil

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons The Olive Scene Bold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons The Olive Scene Harissa Olive Oil
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt 
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs or halved boneless breasts 
• 2 bunches scallions

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 475°
2. Oil a baking pan with 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil.
3. Put 2 cups bread crumbs in a large re-sealable plastic bag.
4. Add 1 teaspoons salt, 1½ teaspoon Harissa oil, a few cracks of pepper, and toss.
5. Whisk ½ cup yogurt and the mustard in a shallow bowl.
6. Add the chicken and turn to coat, then transfer to the bag with breadcrumbs; seal and shake to coat.
7. Place the chicken on the baking pan.
8. Toss the scallions with the remaining 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil and place alongside the chicken.
9. Bake until the chicken is crisp and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160° F, about 30 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: Mix the remaining 1 cup yogurt and remaining ½ teaspoon Harissa Oil, to taste, in a bowl.
11. Serve the chicken and scallions with the sauce.