Coriander Chicken With Hammered Cauliflower Recipes

CORIANDER CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚. Trim the stem end of the squash and poke holes 1/2 inch deep all over the squash with a paring knife; put in a heatproof glass bowl. Microwave, turning the squash halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork, about 14 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then halve lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Scrape the flesh into strands with a fork.
• Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons coriander and the thyme. Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 13 minutes. Remove the chicken to a cutting board to rest.
• Return the skillet with its juices to medium-high heat and add the squash and remaining 1/2 teaspoon coriander. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash has absorbed the juices, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates.
• Combine the pears, lime juice, pomegranate seeds, mint and pistachios in a bowl. Slice the chicken and serve with the squash. Spoon the pear mixture on top.

CORIANDER CHICKEN WITH HAMMERED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a medium pan of well-salted water to a boil. Toss the coriander seeds into a small dry saute pan and place on medium heat. Toast until the seeds turn slightly yellow and become very aromatic. In a spice grinder or using a mortar and pestle, grind the coriander seeds to a powder. Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and ground coriander. Toss the cauliflower florets into the boiling water and cook until the cauliflower starts to soften but is not mushy, 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and reserve. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Lay 2 of the seasoned breasts skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook until the skin is really brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. DO NOT try to turn the chicken if the skin is sticking. Cook for another minute or so and shake the pan to get it to unstick. Turn the chicken over and brown the other side; remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Ditch the oil in the pan and add a little fresh oil. Add the celery, garlic and onions. Season with salt and cook until the vegetables are soft and very aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine, honey, vinegar, pine nuts, raisins and bay leaves. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower back in the pan Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a roasting pan or casserole dish. Nestle the chicken on top and add the chicken stock. Cover with foil, place on a sheet tray and cook for 40 minutes. Take the foil off during the last 10 minutes of cooking time. Garnish with chives and serve.