Coriander Chicken in Carrot Coconut Broth

Submitted by Karen in CT

"from Martha Stewart Living, 1/07"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• SPICE RUB

• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seed, pods
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground fresh nutmeg
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 6 scallions, finely diced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated

• FOR THE CHICKEN

• 6 thin carrots, peeled, and halved lengthwise
• 1 large red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 1 cup carrot juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 4 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 mandarin oranges, halved
• fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Toast coriander pods, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl; stir in nutmeg and cayenne with a fork. Add cilantro, scallions, salt and ginger; stir to combine.
3. Place carrots and onion in a 13 x 9" baking dish. Stir together coconut milk, carrot juice, and ginger in a glass mesauring cup. Pout 1 cup mixture over veggies, and transfer to oven; cook 12 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. Dredge chicken in spice mixture to coat. Set on top of veggies; drizzle with remaining coconut milk mixture. Cook until chicken is cooked through (25-30 minutes). Transfer chicken and veggies to a plate, and tent with foil.
5. Ladle about 1 1/2 cups pan juices into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer; cook until reduced by half (6-7 minutes).
6. Divide chicken and veggie among 4 plates; drizzle with sauce.
7. Serve with oranges; garnish with cilantro sprigs.