Best 14 Chicken With Roasted Chickpeas Recipes

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Chicken with roasted chickpeas is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken and chickpeas provides a good balance of protein and fiber, while the roasted chickpeas add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. This dish can be made in one pan, making it easy to clean up. Plus, it is a great way to use up leftover chicken. With the right recipe, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS



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Every year on Christmas Eve my Nana makes a traditional Italian dish of baccala and chickpeas. I created this for a quicker and less-expensive version. It's even better the next day!

Provided by Kristin Turrell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS



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Give your go-to chicken recipes a rest and try this whole roasted version with crispy chickpeas and a lemony cucumber-yogurt sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), patted dry
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1 Persian cucumber, grated on large holes of a box grater (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 cans (each 15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and well drained
2 packed cups fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, and mint

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Cut chicken along backbone on one side with shears; open like a book. Turn over; press flat on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine onion and vinegar in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, and lemon juice. Season both with salt and pepper.
  • Remove sheet from oven; scatter chickpeas and lemon slices around chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining oil. Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part ofbreast registers 165 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Return sheet to oven; roast until chickpeas are crisp, 10 minutes. Cut chicken into pieces. Toss chickpea mixture and herbs with onion mixture. Serve, with chicken and yogurt sauce.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS AND CARROTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 carrots, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar (middle eastern spice blend), plus more for sprinkling
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings and separated
2 cups shredded roast chicken
1 5-ounce package mesclun greens
1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 450˚. Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels; toss with the carrots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast, stirring halfway through, until the chickpeas are browned and crisp and the carrots are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar and toss to coat. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, stir the vinegar, honey, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; let sit 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • Remove the carrots to a cutting board and cut into 2-inch pieces; transfer to the bowl with the dressing. Add the chicken, mesclun, snap peas, parsley and feta. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Top with the roasted chickpeas and sprinkle with more za'atar.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & FETA



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For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek cheese

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 garlic bulb, separated into cloves, 3 crushed, remainder left whole
2 tbsp chopped oregano
2 lemons , juice of 1, the other cut into wedges
4 tbsp olive oil
1 chicken (about 1.6kg/3lb 8oz)
3 large red peppers , deseeded and cut into large chunks
3 small red onions , cut into wedges
4 large courgettes , cut into thick wedges
3 tbsp chopped mint , plus a few sprigs to serve
200g pack feta cheese , crumbled into chunks
400g can chickpea , drained
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the crushed garlic and oregano with the lemon juice and 3 tbsp of the oil to make a dressing. Season. Make a few slashes in each chicken leg, then put the chicken in a large roasting tin and rub with 2 tbsp of the dressing. Stuff the squeezed lemon shells inside the body cavity. Roast for 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, tip the peppers, onions, whole garlic cloves and courgettes into a large bowl, and toss with the remaining oil and some seasoning. After 30 mins, pile the veg around the chicken, drizzle with half the remaining dressing and roast for 1 hr.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, lift onto a platter, cover with foil and leave to rest. Check the roasting tin, and if the chicken has rendered a lot of fat, pour it off, skim and return the juices to the tin. Stir the lemon wedges, mint, feta, chickpeas and remaining dressing through the veg and juices, then return to the oven for 10 mins to warm through. Pile around the chicken, scatter with mint sprigs and serve with bread, if you like, to mop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 929 calories, Fat 59 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 67 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GARBANZO BEANS, TOMATOES, AND PAPRIKA



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Use leftovers for sandwiches the next day: Place shredded chicken, garbanzos, and tomatoes in a pita bread and top with the yogurt sauce.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Tomato     Roast     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Chickpea     Fall     Spring     Winter     Family Reunion     Healthy     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Quick and Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika*
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
4 chicken breast halves with bones
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon spiced oil mixture into small bowl; whisk in yogurt and set aside for sauce. Place chicken on large rimmed baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons spiced oil mixture over chicken. Add beans, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro to remaining spiced oil mixture; toss to coat. Pour bean mixture around chicken. Sprinkle everything generously with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon bean mixture over. Serve with yogurt sauce.
  • *Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

CHICKEN WITH ROOTS & CHICKPEAS



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A filling and healthy meal that's great for an easy supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken leg quarters
2 tbsp olive oil
4 carrots , cut into large chunks
3 parsnips , cut into large chunks
1 onion , cut into large chunks
1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
440g can chickpea , rinsed and drained
400g can tomato
chopped coriander , optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Toss the chicken, oil, vegetables and seasoning together with some salt and pepper. Roast for 40 mins, shaking the pan every so often.
  • When the chicken and vegetables are cooked, lift the chicken onto plates, then put the roasting tin over a high heat. Tip in the chickpeas and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for a few mins, then stir in the coriander, if using. Serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 2.12 milligram of sodium

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS, CUMIN AND TURMERIC



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The yogurt marinade does two very important jobs in this sheet-pan chicken recipe. One, the acidity in the marinade helps tenderize the meat, and two, the sugars in the yogurt help brown and caramelize the skin of the chicken as it roasts. Be sure to toss the chickpeas occasionally as they roast to encourage them to get coated in the chicken fat as it renders.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into parts (alternatively, 3 to 3 1/2 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken parts, such as breasts, thighs and legs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt, divided
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons ground turmeric, divided
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large red onion, thinly sliced, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Season chicken parts with salt and pepper.
  • Combine 3/4 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon turmeric and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. (It should be on the salty side, as this is a marinade.) Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let sit at least 30 minutes at room temperature, and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Place oven rack on the top third of the oven and heat to 425 degrees.
  • Combine chickpeas, fennel seed, cumin, remaining teaspoon of turmeric and half the red onion slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  • Move chickpeas to the outer edges of the baking sheet. Scrape any excess marinade off the chicken, and place the chicken parts in the center. Place baking sheet in oven and bake, tossing chickpeas occasionally, until the skin of the chicken is evenly browned and the chickpeas are golden and starting to crisp, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss remaining onion slices with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Combine remaining yogurt with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Once chicken is ready, scatter with lemony onions and mint or cilantro. Serve with seasoned yogurt alongside as a sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1108, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 78 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1896 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HARISSA CHICKPEAS



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Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Chickpea     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 cup harissa paste
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving
Ingredient info: Harissa, a spicy North African red chile paste, is available at Middle Eastern markets, some specialty foods stores, and online.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas, harissa, and broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Nestle chicken, skin side up, in chickpeas; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

ROASTED CHICKPEAS



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Chickpeas are oven roasted and seasoned to taste for a delicious high fiber snack

Provided by akcpa

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, and season to taste with salt, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 337.3 mg

LEMON-PAPRIKA CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS AND COUSCOUS



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This recipe is inspired by the flavors of the Lebanese dish "Shish Tawook" which is a classic marinated grilled chicken kebab recipe. This version uses fewer ingredients but is still loaded with flavor, with the marinade also acting as a delicious sauce tossed with couscous and chickpeas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas (not drained)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Whisk the lemon juice, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the paprika, thyme, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Rub the chicken with 3 tablespoons of the lemon-paprika mixture to evenly coat.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, remove 3 tablespoons liquid from the can of chickpeas and transfer to a medium bowl. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add to the bowl with the chickpea liquid and add the remaining lemon-paprika mixture and the bell pepper; toss. Flip the chicken and scatter the chickpea mixture around the chicken, scraping any liquid into the pan. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the couscous as the label directs. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the couscous to the chickpea mixture and stir together to absorb the pan sauce; season with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken and divide among plates along with the couscous-chickpea mixture. Top with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 646 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 6 grams

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HARISSA CHICKPEAS



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Harissa, a spicy North African red chile paste (you can find recipes here on Food) is a great shortcut ingredient to flavor, but no two jars (or tubes) are the same. Taste first-if it seems very spicy, use a bit less. You can always stir more into the chickpeas when the dish is finished. Harissa, is available at Middle Eastern markets, some specialty foods stores, and online if you choose not to make your own.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 cup harissa
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
lemon wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas, harissa, and broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Snuggle chicken, skin side up, in chickpeas; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 854.2, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 44.3

SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS



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Spatchcocking -- splitting, then flattening a chicken -- yields a perfect roasted chicken in less time than a whole one takes. It also exposes more skin, which crisps up nicely at higher temperatures. Click here to learn how. Feel free to use a roasting pan or a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 spatchcocked chicken
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Fresh lime juice (for serving)
Fresh cilantro leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Season chicken with coarse salt and ground pepper and place, breast side up, in a pan. Roast 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add chickpeas to pan.
  • Roast chicken until juices run clear when pierced between breast and leg (an instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees when inserted in thickest part of a thigh, avoiding bone), about 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 53 g

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES



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This dish comes together fast. The precise cut of chicken you use in this recipe is not crucial. You can use skinless breasts (to cut fat) or boneless (to cut cooking time), or you can use chicken thighs (in which case you should figure on about 10 additional minutes of cooking time). Adapted from a recipe I originally found in Bon Appétit.

Provided by Primordial

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 (12 ounce) container cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1 cup parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F
  • Mix the first five ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon of the spiced oil mixture into a small bowl, whisk in the yogurt and set this aside for the table sauce.
  • Place the chicken on a rimmed sheet or baking dish large enough to accommodate all the pieces without overlap. Rub 2 tablespoons of the spiced oil mixture over the chicken.
  • Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the cilantro to the remaining spiced oil mixture and toss to coat. Pour the mixture around the chicken pieces. Season everything with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes. If you are using skin-on cuts, you can place the dish under the broiler for a minute or two (no more!) for a final browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • When plating up, dress each chicken piece with a generous spoonful of the chickpea and tomatoes. Serve with the yogurt sauce. This dish goes well with rice or a loaf of good crusty bread.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HARISSA CHICKPEAS



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Harissa paste, the Tunisian hot chile condiment, is a super versatile pantry item. Keep it on hand for creating quick weeknight sauces that pack a punch. Here, store-bought harissa is reinforced with sautéed onion and garlic, then brightened with lemony coriander and fresh parsley. Mashed chickpeas add texture and balance out the spicy, tangy sauce. Couscous and orzo are simple sides to serve with this meal; if you have extra time, roasted squash or steamed cauliflower are also great accompaniments. Leftover harissa sauce makes a great topping for roasted cod or salmon, or use it as a warm vinaigrette to dress up a simple green salad. If you'd like, you can use boneless breasts or thighs, but keep on eye on them. They'll be cooked through in 20 to 30 minutes.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons harissa paste, more to taste
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed using a mortar and pestle, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a lemon)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the chicken and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the chicken in an even layer, skin side up, and roast until golden and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve the breast off off the bone, then slice to serve. Discard bones or reserve for making chicken stock.
  • While the chicken rests, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in the harissa and coriander and cook until very fragrant and dark red, about 2 minutes. Add half the chickpeas and lightly mash them using a fork, the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley along with the remaining chickpeas, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chicken topped with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 840, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 68 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1058 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use flavorful spices: A blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt adds a delicious and smoky flavor to the chicken and chickpeas.
  • Roast the chickpeas: Roasting the chickpeas gives them a crispy exterior and a nutty flavor. Be sure to toss them with olive oil and spices before roasting.
  • Cook the chicken until it's golden brown: Sear the chicken until it's golden brown on all sides, then transfer it to the oven to finish cooking. This will help lock in the juices and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Add a flavorful sauce: A simple sauce made with lemon juice, honey, and parsley adds a bright and tangy flavor to the dish. You can also add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream for a creamy touch.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Chicken with roasted chickpeas can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chicken with roasted chickpeas dish is a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of roasted chickpeas, tender chicken, and a flavorful sauce creates a dish that's sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for home cooks of all skill levels.

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