Pan Roasted Cilantro-Mint Marinated Chicken Thighs

The main dish for the middle eastern theme meal is Pan Roasted Cilantro-Mint Marinated Chicken Thighs. The chicken is marinated in an assortment of spices which lend the middle eastern flavour to it.

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This recipe starts off on the stove and finishes in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken thighs
  • 2 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 8 green cardamom pods, seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 10 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups of sliced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup of sliced almonds (toasted) for garnishing – optional

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Source: Jorge Viduenez

Prep time: 20 minutes;  Cook time: 30 minutes;  Yield 12 servings

Instructions

Cilantro-Mint-Chicken-2-300x200Measure the ginger, garlic, salt, cilantro, mint, yogurt, cinnamon, white pepper, cloves, cardamom seeds, coriander seeds and cumin into a bowl.
Cilantro-Mint-Chicken-3-300x200Blend the marinating ingredients in a blender or use a hand held blender to blend to a smooth paste.
Cilantro-Mint-Chicken-4-300x200Place the chicken in a large bowl. Pour the marinades over the chicken pieces and stir to coat well. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Cilantro-Mint-Chicken-5-300x200Preheat the oven to 400F.Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring until very soft and beginning to color. Add the cayenne pepper and stir.
Cilantro-Mint-Chicken-6-300x200When the onions turns deep red, add the chicken along with the marinade. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cilantro-Mint-Chicken-7-300x200Turn the chicken and cook in the oven until tender, 30 more minutes. If your skillet is not oven proof, transfer the chicken into a baking dish to cook in the oven.

Garnish with almonds and serve.

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