Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Healthy Cauliflower Side Dish Recipes Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Recipes Sumac Chicken Thighs with Purple Cauliflower 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Cauliflower has gone full technicolor, leaping from white to bright orange, neon green and--you guessed it--purple. The roast chicken in this recipe gets its hue from a marinade that's seasoned with tangy sumac. By Becky Duffett Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ lemon, juiced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ground sumac 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed 1 (2 pound) head purple cauliflower, cut into florets (8 cups) 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges ½ cup labneh (see Tip) or whole-milk plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Position racks in center and lower third of oven. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lower rack and preheat to 400 degrees F. Place cauliflower and onion on another rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the remaining marinade) and place, skin-side down, on the preheated pan; return to the lower rack. Place the vegetables on the center rack. Roast, turning the chicken and stirring the vegetables halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 165 degrees F and the vegetables are tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Smear labneh (or yogurt) on a serving platter and top with the chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with any juices from the chicken and sprinkle with pine nuts and parsley. Tips To make ahead: Marinate chicken (Step 1) overnight Tip: To make labneh, line a large sieve with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Set it over a deep bowl leaving at least 3 inches of space below it. Whisk 4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt with 1/4 tsp. salt; spoon into the cheesecloth. Refrigerate until at least 1 cup of liquid has drained out, 12 to 24 hours. (Discard liquid.) Refrigerate labneh for up to 1 week. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 567 Calories 39g Fat 18g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1 1/2 cups vegetables Calories 567 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 7g Protein 39g 78% Total Fat 39g 50% Saturated Fat 9g 43% Cholesterol 177mg 59% Vitamin A 1859IU 37% Vitamin C 116mg 128% Folate 146mcg 36% Sodium 653mg 28% Calcium 115mg 9% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 86mg 21% Potassium 1203mg 26% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved