Photo: Frances Janisch
Harissa is a North African spice blend that usually contains coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger and chiles. It's got a spicy kick that's excellent in marinades or when added to a vinaigrette. You can buy it in ground form, as a jarred condiment or as a paste, and its bold flavor gives Gail Simmons' grilled chicken an exciting spin. After a bath in a harissa marinade, the chicken is grilled on a hot cast-iron grill pan, then sliced and served topped with a cooling cucumber yogurt dressing.
Try Gail's Grilled Harissa Chicken with Cucumber Yogurt Dressing.







