Moroccan-Style Lemon Chicken with Spiced Carrots Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Lemon Chicken with Spiced Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, halved; 6 large carrots, cut lengthwise into ribbons with a sturdy vegetable peeler; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Salt; 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lemon, halved
6 large carrots, cut lengthwise into ribbons with a sturdy vegetable peeler
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Preheat the oven to 500.
2
Slice half of the lemon crosswise as thinly as possible; discard any seeds.
3
Squeeze 1 1/2 teaspoons of juice from the remaining lemon half.
4
In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss the carrots with 3 tablespoons of the oil, the coriander and cumin seeds, the cayenne and lemon juice.
5
Season with salt.
6
Spread the carrots in an even layer and roast for about 7 minutes, stirring after 4, or until just tender.
7
Brush the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and set them on the carrots.
8
Season with salt and pepper and top with the lemon slices.
9
Roast the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
10
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
11
Toss the carrots with the cilantro, transfer to the platter and serve.

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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: 1 lemon, halved, 6 large carrots, cut lengthwise into ribbons with a sturdy vegetable peeler, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style Lemon Chicken with Spiced Carrots 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.

Moroccan-Style Lemon Chicken with Spiced Carrots

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