Chicken with Olives, Figs, and Mint

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup gluten-free chicken broth
  • 2 dried figs, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chopped pitted kalamata olives
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, divided
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine coriander, salt, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and 1 Tbsp oil; rub over both sides of chicken. Place chicken, skin sides up, on a plate. Chill 4 to 24 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook chicken, skin sides down, in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a small cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, and stir in broth, figs, olives, 1 Tbsp mint, lemon juice. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until done.
  4. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp mint.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring once. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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