Roasted Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Salsa (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
one 5-pound chicken, cut into pieces (halve breasts crosswise if large) |
1 cup pepitas (peeled pumpkin seeds) |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 fresno chile or jalapeno, seeded if desired and finely diced |
1/4 small red onion, finely diced |
serving suggestions: mexican rice and black beans |
Directions:
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the cumin, coriander, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spiced oil all over the chicken pieces and place on a foil-lined shallow-rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the chicken is golden brown and crisp and a thermometer inserted into the thickest parts registers 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
2. 2. Meanwhile, toast the pepitas in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the cilantro, lime juice, chiles, onions, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss together.
3. 3. Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter and serve with the bowl of salsa on the side, accompanied by Mexican rice and black beans.
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