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Chicken Thighs With Spiced Couscous and Carrots
A one-pan, fuss-free dinner that combines spiced couscous, perfectly cooked chicken thighs, and tender carrots.
👥 4 Servings👤 Jesse Szewczyk📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°. Mix 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground coriander, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 1½ tsp. freshly ground pepper, and ½ tsp. ground cinnamon in a small bowl to combine. Sprinkle both sides of 2 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (4–6), patted dry, with 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, then sprinkle with about one third of spice mix. (It’s okay to eyeball it.) Set remaining spice mix aside.
. smoked paprika2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground coriander1 Tbsp. ground cumin2 tsp½ tsp. freshly ground pepper1. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (4–6), patted dry2 lb
2
Drizzle 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil into a cold medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot, then arrange chicken, skin side down, in pot. Set over medium-high heat and cook, undisturbed and rotating pot on burner for even browning, until skin is deep golden brown and chicken releases easily from pot, 10–⏱️ 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a large plate or baking sheet and arrange skin side up.
. extra-virgin olive oil3 Tbsp
3
Cook 1 large onion, finely chopped, in same pot, stirring often, until softened and starting to brown around the edges, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes and reserved spice mix and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Add 8 garlic cloves, finely grated, and 2 Tbsp. tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add 1 lb. medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into ¼"-thick half-moons, 1¾ cups pearl couscous, 1 cup dried apricots, each cut into 2–3 strips, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. Morton kosher salt, and 2⅓ cups water. Bring to a simmer, then remove pot from heat.
large onion, finely chopped1Thinly sliced red onion, parsley leaves with tender stems, and chopped salted roasted pistachios (for serving; optional). tomato paste2 Tbsp. medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into ¼"-thick half-moons1 lb¾ cups pearl couscous1dried apricots, each cut into 2–3 strips1 cup. fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp
4
Nestle chicken, skin side up, into couscous mixture; cover and bake ⏱️ 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until chicken skin is crisp again and liquid is absorbed, 30–⏱️ 35 minutes. Remove pot from oven and top chicken and couscous with thinly sliced red onion, parsley leaves with tender stems, and chopped salted roasted pistachios just before serving if desired. Do Ahead: Chicken thighs and couscous (without red onion, parsley, and pistachios) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat, covered, in a 375° oven until warmed through.
large onion, finely chopped1Thinly sliced red onion, parsley leaves with tender stems, and chopped salted roasted pistachios (for serving; optional)
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