Crisp Spiced Chicken with Hummus Vinaigrette

Name: Crisp Spiced Chicken with Hummus Vinaigrette
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks; 4 chicken thighs; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. ground coriander; salt; Freshly ground pepper; 4 c. cooked couscous; 1/2 c. coarsely chopped roasted pistachios; 1/2 c. pomegranate seeds; 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 c. prepared hummus; 1/4 c. white wine vinegar

Published: Jan 16, 2011

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Hummus is the key to making this chicken dish's creamy, complex-tasting vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

4 chicken drumsticks
4 chicken thighs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. ground coriander
salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 cups cooked couscous
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted pistachios
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup prepared hummus
1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the oil and the coriander; season with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken on a rack set over a baking sheet, skin side up. Roast in the upper third of the oven for 35 minutes, turning twice, until the chicken is cooked through. Turn on the broiler and broil for 2 minutes, until the skin is crisp and golden.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss the couscous with the pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and 1/2 cup of the parsley. In a blender, puree the hummus and vinegar with the remaining 1 cup of parsley and 1/4 cup of oil. Add 2 tablespoons of water and puree until smooth. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Stir one-third of the dressing into the couscous and transfer to a platter. Arrange the chicken on top and serve right away, passing the extra dressing on the side.