Name: Forgotten Chicken: The Ultimate Comfort Food Delight
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, trimmed; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided; 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika; 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin; 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) ground coriander; 1 tsp (5 g) sea salt; 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper; 1 large onion (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), sliced; 2 celery stalks (≈100 g / 3.5 oz), sliced; 200 ml (⅞ cup) low-sodium vegetable broth; 200 ml (⅞ cup) full-fat coconut milk; 1 Tbsp (15 g) tomato paste; 1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract (alcohol-free); 100 g (3.5 oz) full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 tsp (5 ml) harissa paste (halal-certified); 1 tsp (5 ml) honey; 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice; 1 Tbsp (15 g) parsley, chopped; 1 tsp (5 g) lemon zest; 1 Tbsp (15 g) toasted almond slivers

Description

Forgotten Chicken is a flavorful and easy recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich coconut-tomato sauce. It’s a comforting dish perfect for a weeknight meal, requiring minimal effort for maximum deliciousness.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, trimmed
2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided
1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
0.5 tsp (2.5 g) ground coriander
1 tsp (5 g) sea salt
0.5 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
1 large onion (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots (≈150 g / 5.3 oz), sliced
2 celery stalks (≈100 g / 3.5 oz), sliced
200 ml (⅞ cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
200 ml (⅞ cup) full-fat coconut milk
1 Tbsp (15 g) tomato paste
1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract (alcohol-free)
100 g (3.5 oz) full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tsp (5 ml) harissa paste (halal-certified)
1 tsp (5 ml) honey
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
1 Tbsp (15 g) parsley, chopped
1 tsp (5 g) lemon zest
1 Tbsp (15 g) toasted almond slivers

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Instructions

Season Chicken: Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Initial Roast: Roast chicken skin-side up at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes.
Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
Develop Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, deglaze with broth, add coconut milk and almond extract.
Second Roast: Flip chicken, brush with sauce, and roast for 20 minutes, until cooked through.
Make Drizzle: Combine yogurt, harissa, honey, and lemon juice.
Rest & Garnish: Rest chicken, spoon with sauce, drizzle with yogurt, and garnish.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Poultry
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 40 g
Saturated Fat: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg