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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Zesty Cauliflower

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Ingredients

The chicken

  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

The cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

The toppings

  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 unit lime, juice of

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, chili powder, and paprika.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken skin-side down until crispy and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for 1 minute.
  6. Remove the chicken and add cauliflower to the skillet, seasoning with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  7. Stir to coat the cauliflower with the seasonings and chicken juices.
  8. Nestle the chicken skin-side up in the cauliflower and transfer to the oven.
  9. Roast until the cauliflower is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  10. Remove from the oven and add cilantro and jalapenos, squeezing lime juice over everything.
  11. Toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
572
Total fat
39g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
46g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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