Ancho Chicken with Charred Brussels Sprouts, Farro Negro & Pepita Salsa Verde

Ancho Chicken with Charred Brussels Sprouts, Farro Negro & Pepita Salsa Verde

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Smoky, citrusy, spring-ready Mexican-inspired roast chicken dinner.

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Ingredients

  • Brussels sprouts, 1 1/2 lb trimmed and halved
  • boneless skin-on chicken thighs, 8 pieces (about 2 lb) patted dry
  • cooked black beans, 2 cups drained if canned
  • cooked farro negro or black rice, 3 cups warmed
  • navel orange, 1 large segmented, juice reserved
  • red onion, 1 small very thinly sliced
  • cilantro, 1 packed cup leaves and tender stems picked
  • pumpkin seeds (pepitas), 1/2 cup toasted
  • garlic, 3 cloves divided
  • jalapeño, 1 seeded if desired
  • lime, 2 juiced
  • Mexican crema or sour cream, 1/3 cup
  • ancho chile powder, 2 tbsp
  • ground cumin, 1 tsp
  • smoked paprika, 1 tsp
  • dried oregano, 1 tsp
  • honey, 2 tsp
  • apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp
  • olive oil, 5 tbsp divided
  • kosher salt, 2 tsp, plus more to taste
  • black pepper, 1 tsp

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