Golden Chicken with Cilantro-Cashew Pesto and Coconut Rice

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, divided
• 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 chicken leg quarters, skinned (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• Cooking spray
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons dry-roasted, unsalted cashews, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 3 teaspoons finely minced garlic, divided
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
• 3/4 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large jelly-roll pan with foil.

2. Combine yogurt, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, curry powder, sugar, and garlic powder in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken leg quarters to yogurt mixture; gently toss well to coat. Let stand 30 minutes. Place chicken on prepared pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

3. While chicken stands, combine 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cilantro, cashews, mint, honey, rind, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and onion in a small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.

4. Place chicken in oven; bake at 425° for 35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°.

5. While chicken cooks, combine remaining 2 teaspoons garlic, stock, rice, and milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir once to separate rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Remove lid; stir in remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

6. Divide rice among 4 plates; arrange 1 chicken leg quarter on top of each serving. Top evenly with cilantro mixture.