Sheet-Pan Coriander Chicken With Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Sheet-Pan Coriander Chicken With Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
50 minutes, plus marinating
Rating
5(1,785)
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Brussels sprouts cozy up to chicken in this sheet pan supper. When the brussels are blasted with enough heat, they get intensely sweet, losing the mustardy, cabbage-like bite they have when they are cooked to a lesser degree. Both sprouts and chicken caramelize and brown, getting soft in the middle and crisp at the edges. Coriander seeds add a citrus spiciness to the pan, intensified by grated lemon zest, while garlic and crushed red pepper just make everything else even more delicious. Try it with polenta on the side.

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Ingredients

Yield:3 servings
  • 1lemon
  • 2teaspoons whole coriander seeds
  • 3pounds bone-in chicken pieces (use your favorite parts)
  • pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved if large
  • teaspoons ground coriander
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • ¼cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

1284 calories; 91 grams fat; 23 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 44 grams monounsaturated fat; 17 grams polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 93 grams protein; 1725 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Grate lemon zest, and then quarter the bald lemon, seed the quarters, and set them aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a small, dry skillet set over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Crush the seeds lightly in a mortar and pestle or with the flat of a heavy knife blade.

  3. Step 3

    Pat chicken pieces dry, and place them in a large bowl along with brussels sprouts. Add crushed coriander seeds, ground coriander, lemon zest, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and ¼ cup olive oil. Toss well. Marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oven to 425 degrees.

  5. Step 5

    In a small bowl, whisk mustard with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Arrange chicken pieces on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush the mustard mixture over them. Scatter the brussels sprouts around the chicken.

  6. Step 6

    If using breast meat, roast until pieces are just done, 20 to 25 minutes, then transfer to a plate and tent it with aluminum foil to keep warm while dark meat and brussels sprouts finish cooking, another 5 to 10 minutes. (If you are only using dark meat, roast chicken and brussels for 25 to 35 minutes total.) Serve with reserved lemon wedges on the side.

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I thought that lemon zest turned very bitter when cooked. (Julia Child says to blanch lemon zest to remove bitterness.) Do I need to be concerned about bitterness in this dish?

Made this as written (used skin on, bone in chicken thighs) and added cauliflower tossed in the same marinade with some additional Dijon. Delicious and a definite repeat.

I didn't have coriander seeds on hand, so added an additional teaspoon of ground coriander. It was fantastic. The Dijon mustard really made the dish. I hate to say it, but chicken fat beats olive oil hands down when it comes to roasting Brussels sprouts. We will be making this simple recipe over and over.

I used 2 teaspoons of coriander instead of using crushed coriander, the lemon juice really makes it tasty.

LOVED this meal! Thank you, Melissa! We followed the recipe exactly as written and served with polenta - a wonderful dinner. Looking forward to sharing this meal with guests!

What if I don't eat chicken--any suggestions?

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Credits

Adapted from "Dinner: Changing the Game" by Melissa Clark (Clarkson Potter, 2017)

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