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Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower and Tahini Recipe

Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower and Tahini Recipe

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Chicken With Roasted Cauliflower and Tahini

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tsp ground cumin
1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets
2 chicken legs
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tahini
1 large garlic clove, finely minced (about 1 1/2 tsp)
1/2 lemon , juice of (about 1 tbsp)
smoked paprika

Directions:

Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Mix 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons cumin, cauliflower, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well, then pour onto one-half of a baking sheet.
Rub the remaining oil onto the chicken legs. Season with the rest of the cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place on the open end of the baking sheet, skin side up.
Place baking sheet in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the cauliflower and the chicken legs, and return sheet to the oven. Cook for 10 more minutes. Flip again, then cook for a final 5 to 10 minutes. Remove when both the cauliflower and the chicken are nicely browned.
Meanwhile, mix together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of water in a bowl. Season with salt.
Serve the chicken and cauliflower with the tahini sauce. Dust with a pinch of smoked paprika.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	782.06 Kcal (3274 kJ)
Calories from fat	444.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.4g	76%
Cholesterol	241.15mg	80%
Sodium	359.32mg	15%
Potassium	1721.46mg	37%
Total Carbs	23.97g	8%
Sugars	6.16g	25%
Dietary Fiber	7.97g	32%
Protein	62.08g	124%
Vitamin C	146.7mg	245%
Iron	6mg	34%
Calcium	168.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.52 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	76%
Cholesterol	38.7mg	80%
Sodium	57.67mg	15%
Potassium	276.29mg	37%
Total Carbs	3.85g	8%
Sugars	0.99g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	32%
Protein	9.96g	124%
Vitamin C	23.6mg	245%
Iron	1mg	34%
Calcium	27mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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