Name: Mediterranean Chicken with Cauliflower and Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 4 h 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons cardamom; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 orange, (juice); 3/4 cup olive oil; 4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs; 3 shallots, (quartered); 2 cups cauliflower florets; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 orange, (juice); 2 tablespoons fresh mint, (chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, (chopped); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Description

A delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring marinated chicken thighs and cauliflower, served with a refreshing herbed yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon coriander
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons cardamom
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 orange, (juice)
3/4 cup olive oil
4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
3 shallots, (quartered)
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 orange, (juice)
2 tablespoons fresh mint, (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, (chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the coriander, paprika, cumin, cardamom, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, orange juice, and olive oil. Add the marinade to a large ziploc bag with the chicken thighs and cauliflower florets. Shake to coat and marinate for 1-4 hours.
Preheat a sheet pan in the oven at 400° F. Once preheated, arrange the chicken thighs (skin up), cauliflower, and shallots in a single layer on the preheated sheet pan. Place in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165° F and the cauliflower is brown around the edges. If the cauliflower and shallots finish cooking before the chicken, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
While the chicken is baking, combine the Greek yogurt, orange juice, mint, cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
To serve, divide the chicken thighs and cauliflower between plates with a dollop of herbed yogurt sauce.

Notes

Marinating the chicken and cauliflower for longer will enhance the flavor.
You can adjust the spices according to your taste preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Oven-baked
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and 1/2 cup cauliflower
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg