Roast Chicken with Yogurt-Chili Rub
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh pepper
- 4 chicken thighs and 4 legs, skinless (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 4 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
Preparation
1. Heat oven to 400°F, with a rack centered. Coat a medium roasting pan with the cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, oregano, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Add chicken; toss to coat. Transfer chicken to the prepared pan. Roast 20-25 minutes. Rotate pan and shift chicken pieces. Scatter on halved chilies. Continue cooking until chicken is dark-golden and shiny (20-30 minutes).
3. Transfer chicken and chilies to serving platter. Place roasting pan over high heat. Add coffee and 1/2 cup water. Stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up the flavorful crispy bits. Let the liquid boil and reduce for about 5 minutes. Serve this spicy gravy with the chicken.
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- Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 thigh and 1 drumstick)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 226 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 10.4g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2.7g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 4.4g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Protein per serving: | 29g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 3g |
| Fiber per serving: | 1g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 154mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 241mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 61mg |
Good to Know
The compounds capsaicin and capsiate that give chili peppers their heat actually propel the body to scorch 50 to 100 calories.
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