Garam Masala Baked Chicken Thighs Are Optimized for Deliciousness

Name: Garam Masala Baked Chicken Thighs Are Optimized for Deliciousness
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 large Bosc pears (1 1/4 pounds total), halved, cored and sliced; 1 jumbo red onion (14 ounces), halved and sliced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons homemade or store-bought garam masala (see related recipe); 3/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total); Pomegranate molasses, for serving; Crusty bread, for serving; Bosc pears >> other types of pear or apples.; Red onion >> other types of onion, or shallots.; Chicken thighs >> chicken legs or quarters. For breasts, adjust the cooking time and roast until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part away from the bone.; Pomegranate molasses >> a mix of honey or maple syrup with vinegar or lemon juice.

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:40min

These chicken thighs bring warm, savory, sweet and tart flavors to the table in a one-skillet dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:38:21 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories521.6 kcal (26%)

Total Fat30.3 g (43%)

Carbs31.6 g (12%)

Sugars18.5 g (21%)

Protein28.3 g (57%)

Sodium571.8 mg (29%)

Fiber6.3 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2Bosc pears

large, halved, cored and sliced

1red onion

jumbo, halved and sliced

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoonsgaram masala

homemade or store-bought

¾ teaspoonfine salt

½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

Substitutions

Bosc pears

other types of pear or apples

Red onion

other types of onion, or shallots

Chicken thighs

chicken legs or quarters, For breasts, adjust the cooking time and roast until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part away from the bone

Pomegranate molasses

honey, or maple syrup with vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

In a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet (or similar-size baking dish), toss together the pears, onion and oil. In a small bowl, whisk together the garam masala, salt and pepper until combined. Place the chicken thighs atop the pear mixture, and sprinkle both sides with the garam masala mixture, finishing with the chicken pieces skin side up.

Cast Iron Skillet

Bowl

Whisk

garam masala2 teaspoons

Bosc pears2

red onion1

extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon

fine salt¾ teaspoon

freshly ground black pepper½ teaspoon

chicken thighs4

Step 3

Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is nicely browned and reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh away from the bone.