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Bake Chicken Thigh Dinner

Name: Bake Chicken Thigh Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds (1.13 kg) bone-in , skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 chicken thighs); 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided; for table salt use half as much by volume; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (120 ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth; Zest of 2 oranges plus 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa paste, according to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey; 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound (453 g) red onions (about 2 medium), thinly sliced; 1 (15-ounce; 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4 servings

servings

10 minutes

active time

40 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds (1.13 kg) bone-in , skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 chicken thighs)

2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided; for table salt use half as much by volume

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup (120 ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth

Zest of 2 oranges plus 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice

3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

1 to 2 tablespoons harissa paste, according to taste

1 1/2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey

3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pound (453 g) red onions (about 2 medium), thinly sliced

1 (15-ounce; 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Directions

Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.

For the Marinade: In a large bowl whisk to combine stock, orange zest, orange juice, oil, 1 tablespoon harissa, honey, garlic, cilantro, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Taste marinade and add up to 1 tablespoon more harissa if needed for desired heat level.

To a rimmed baking sheet, add onions and chickpeas, pour half of marinade over top, and use hands or a large spoon to toss to coat and spread into an even layer.

In bowl with remaining marinade, add chicken and use hands or a large spoon to thoroughly coat chicken with marinade. Place chicken, skin side up, on top of onions and chickpeas. Roast until onions are tender, chicken skin is browned and crispy, and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 175°F (79℃), 30 to 45 minutes.

Garnish chicken and chickpeas with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving Size

Calories

1199 kcal

Total Fat

55 g

Saturated Fat

14 g

Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

364 mg

Sodium

1736 mg

Total Carbohydrate

106 g

Dietary Fiber

19 g

Total Sugars

56 g

Protein

82 g