Description
A delightful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender, sweet & spicy roast chicken thighs accompanied by carrots, dates, and pistachios, all caramelized to perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste (or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika plus a pinch of cayenne)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Garnish:
- 4 large carrots (peeled and cut into sticks)
- 1/2 cup pitted dates (halved)
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, honey, harissa paste (or smoked paprika and cayenne), lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate: Coat chicken thighs and carrot sticks in the marinade.
- Bake: Arrange chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, add dates, and roast for additional 10-15 minutes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with pistachios and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or flatbread to absorb the delicious juices.
- Adjust harissa or cayenne to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
