Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs With Baharat Food

ONE-POT BAHARAT CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• First make the spice mix if you aren't able to buy it in a store. To make the whole spice mix: Grind the whole spices using a spice mill or coffee grinder. You'll likely need to do this in several batches.) Place freshly ground spices in a small bowl and stir in the paprika and nutmeg.
• To make the spice mix with pre-ground spices, mix all of the spices together in a small ball until thoroughly combined. Taadaa that's it!
• To make the chicken dinner, place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Season both sides of the chicken liberally with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Place a large shallow skillet (with a tight fitting lid) over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Once hot, add in half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. The chicken doesn't have to be fully cooked, we're just looking to brown it at this point. It will continue to cook in the oven. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and brown the rest.
• Once the all the chicken has browned, add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until deep red in color, about 1 minute. Add the spices and stir until fragrant. Add the rice and bay leaves and cook for another minute or so to develop the rice's flavor. Stir in the wine or beer and cook until almost evaporated completely, making sure to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the chicken stock and bring up to a simmer. Nestle in the chicken and any juices that may have collected on the plate.
• Cover and transfer to the oven to bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest with the lid on for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt butter in skillet and remove from heat and mix in mustard.
• On a plate, combine crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Dip chicken in butter/mustard and then pat crumbs on the chicken.
• Place the chicken in a 9" X 13" baking dish and bake for 45 minutes-Note: if you use the legs with the thigh connected, use more time to cook.

BAHARAT CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, loomi, sumac, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, green cardamom, and black cardamom together to make baharat spice mixture. Set baharat blend aside.
• Combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice in a resealable plastic bag. Add 1 tablespoon baharat blend. Add chicken pieces, seal, and shake. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, place rice in a large bowl and cover with fresh water. Soak at least 1 hour. Rinse and drain and return to the bowl. Add cashews, almonds, raising, and pistachios. Stir in 1 tablespoon baharat blend. Mix well and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until translucent, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Add rice mixture and toss to coat.
• Remove cilantro from the bag with the chicken. Pour marinated chicken on top of the rice in the Dutch oven; reserve bag. Pour broth into the bag and shake gently; pour over the chicken and rice. Cover Dutch oven.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rice is soft and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Spray large frying pan, preheat.
• Rinse and pat dry thighs.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Brown well on all sides.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 25 minutes,or'til thighs are done depending on size.
• Add shallots,cook for 2-3 minutes,until they soften.
• Stir in balsamic vinegar, cook for about 1 more minute,turn chicken to coat thoroughly.
• Spoon sauce over thighs to serve.

SUPER EASY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In small bowl combine mustard, brown sugar and curry powder until well blended.
• Spread cornflake crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Spread some of the mustard on each thigh, coating both sides, and coat completely with crumbs.
• Place on a shallow baking pan (sprayed with cooking spray if desired) and bake on center rack for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through.

BAKED BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BAHARAT

Steps:

• Set a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Prepare the marinade. In a large mixing bowl, add the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, Baharat, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.
• Season the potatoes with kosher salt and toss them with about ¼ cup of the marinade mixture and arrange them, along with the shallots, in the bottom of a lightly oiled baking pan (I used a 9"x13" cast iron pan).
• Place the baking pan with the potatoes and shallots on the center rack of your heated oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry and season on both sides with kosher salt, then add the chicken to the mixing bowl and toss until the chicken is well-coated with the marinade. Set aside for 15 minutes or so.
• Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame seeds. Toss constantly until the seeds gain a little color. This will not take long. Sesame seeds burn very easily, so don't leave them unattended. Set aside once toasted.
• Carefully remove the baking pan from the oven and nestle the chicken between the potatoes and shallots. Return the baking pan to the oven and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
• Remove from the heat and finish the chicken with a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and parsley. Enjoy!

MARINATED OVEN BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Combine paprika, thyme, basil, and rosemary in a small mixing bowl; rub the prepared seasoning around each chicken thigh.
• Transfer chicken thighs to a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce,
• olive oil, vinegar, and garlic; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
• Pour marinade over chicken thighs.
• Cover the chicken thighs and set in the fridge for 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Remove chicken from fridge and let stand on the counter while oven preheats.
• Remove the cover and bake chicken for 35 minutes, or until internal temperature
• reaches 165°F Half way through cooking, baste the chicken with the liquid.
• Turn on the broiler and continue to cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until golden brown on top.
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes on the counter.
• Serve chicken with the pan sauce and garnish with green onions.