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Coriander Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower and Herbed Yogurt

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on February 14, 2020

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Coriander Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower and Herbed Yogurt

Ingredients

8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed1 ¾ teaspoons table salt, divided1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon pepper, divided2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds), cored and cut into 1-inch florets10 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered1 garlic clove, minced½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus ½ cup torn leaves1 tablespoon lemon juice

Before You Begin

Fresh basil can be substituted for the mint, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle chicken with ¾ teaspoon salt, coriander, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chicken, skin side down, until skin is browned and crispy, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken and continue to cook 3 minutes longer. Transfer chicken, skin side up, to rimmed baking sheet and roast until chicken registers 175 degrees, about 17 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat fat left in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cauliflower, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until tender and browned, stirring occasionally, 12 to 14 minutes. Off heat, stir in tomatoes and garlic.
  3. Combine yogurt, chopped mint, lemon juice, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper in bowl. Transfer cauliflower to platter and sprinkle with mint leaves. Serve chicken with cauliflower and yogurt sauce.
Coriander Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower and Herbed Yogurt
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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
1 ¾ teaspoons table salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 head cauliflower (2 pounds), cored and cut into 1-inch florets
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus ½ cup torn leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Ingredients

8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
1 ¾ teaspoons table salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 head cauliflower (2 pounds), cored and cut into 1-inch florets
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus ½ cup torn leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Ingredients

8 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
1 ¾ teaspoons table salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 head cauliflower (2 pounds), cored and cut into 1-inch florets
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus ½ cup torn leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Why This Recipe Works

Cutting the cauliflower into 1-inch florets ensured quick, even cooking.

Before You Begin

Fresh basil can be substituted for the mint, if desired.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle chicken with ¾ teaspoon salt, coriander, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chicken, skin side down, until skin is browned and crispy, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken and continue to cook 3 minutes longer. Transfer chicken, skin side up, to rimmed baking sheet and roast until chicken registers 175 degrees, about 17 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat fat left in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cauliflower, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until tender and browned, stirring occasionally, 12 to 14 minutes. Off heat, stir in tomatoes and garlic.
  3. Combine yogurt, chopped mint, lemon juice, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper in bowl. Transfer cauliflower to platter and sprinkle with mint leaves. Serve chicken with cauliflower and yogurt sauce.

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