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Crispy Chicken Breasts with Chermoula and Escarole

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Chermoula, a spice and herb sauce popular in Morocco and Tunisia, can be used as a marinade or condiment.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, bones removed (1 1/2–2 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1 medium shallot, sliced into rings
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
1/2 head escarole, torn into pieces

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook, skin side down, until golden brown, 10–12 minutes. Turn and cook until cooked through, 5–8 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate; reserve skillet.

    Step 2

    Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add shallot, and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Combine cilantro, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons garlic-shallot mixture in a large bowl; season chermoula with salt and pepper. Add escarole and toss to coat. Slice chicken and arrange on top. Spoon remaining garlic-shallot mixture over and drizzle with more lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 290 calories
16 g fat
2 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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