Sun 23 Mar 2014
Spiced Chicken Thighs
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This is a very simple recipe for chicken thighs, but it yields delicious results. At least four hours before starting to cook, marinate the thighs in oil, garlic, coriander and cumin seeds, lemon zest, salt and pepper. When you are ready to cook, sear the thighs, skin side down, in a cast iron skillet, turn them, and finish roasting in the oven. Indian potatoes, peas and cauliflower are an excellent accompaniment.
Avoiding Additives and Preservatives
Make sure the spices do not contain colour and always used freshly squeezed lemon juice, as the concentrates are bitter and contain sodium benzoate.
Ingredients:
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
5 garlic cloves, smashed
1½ tablespoons (25 ml) coriander seeds
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cumin seeds
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Eight 6-ounce (170 g) bone-in chicken thighs with skin
Preparation:
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the garlic, coriander and cumin seeds, lemon zest, 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) of salt and ¾ teaspoon (3 ml) of pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat, then cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 450° F (220° C). Heat a cast-iron skillet. Turn the chicken in the marinade and scrape off any solids; add to the skillet skin side down. Cook over moderately high heat until the skin is golden brown. Turn the chicken; transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes, until the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the lemon juice.
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