Friday, August 8, 2008

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, and Paprika

This is one of my new favorite recipes. It's quick, easy, and full of flavor! Compliments of Bon Appetit magazine.

Makes 4 Servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

1/4 C olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 Tbs smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/2 C plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
4 chicken breast halves
1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 12-oz. container cherry tomatoes
1 C chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon spiced oil mixture into small bowl; whisk in yogurt and set aside for sauce. Place chicken on large rimmed baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons spiced oil mixture over chicken. Add beans, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro to remaining spiced oil mixture; toss to coat. Pour bean mixture around chicken. Sprinkle everything generously with salt and pepper.Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon bean mixture over. Serve with yogurt sauce.

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