Middle Eastern Baked Chicken Thighs with Pistachio and Cranberry Pilaf

Middle Eastern Baked Chicken Thighs with Pistachio and Cranberry Pilaf

lilydalefreerange.com.au

Delightful Middle Eastern baked chicken thighs marinated with lemon and spices, served with a pistachio and cranberry pilaf. Perfect for special occasions or family dinners.

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Cooking tools:

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1kg Lilydale Free Range chicken thighs, trimmed
  • Small pinch of saffron (10-15 threads)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 ½ cups pre-cooked basmati rice
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp chicken stock powder
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Fresh mint leaves, for serving
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • ½ cup Greek yoghurt
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped mint
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Pinch of salt

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