Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower And Tahini Recipe

Name: Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower And Tahini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets; 2 chicken legs; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 large garlic clove, finely minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons); 1/2 lemon, juice of (about 1 tablespoon); smoked paprika

Servings: persons

1
Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat the oven to 500u00b0F.
2
Mix 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons cumin, cauliflower, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well, then pour onto one-half of a baking sheet.
3
Rub the remaining oil onto the chicken legs. Season with the rest of the cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place on the open end of the baking sheet, skin side up.
4
Place baking sheet in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the cauliflower and the chicken legs, and return sheet to the oven. Cook for 10 more minutes. Flip again, then cook for a final 5 to 10 minutes. Remove when both the cauliflower and the chicken are nicely browned.
5
Meanwhile, mix together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of water in a bowl. Season with salt.
6
Serve the chicken and cauliflower with the tahini sauce. Dust with a pinch of smoked paprika.

287

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets, 2 chicken legs, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower And Tahini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower And Tahini

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Variations & substitutions

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