Crisp-skinned chicken simmers in a garlicky tomato sauce with tender zucchini, warm Georgian spices, fresh cilantro, and a bright splash of vinegar.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $9–$11 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 680 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous serving of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir balances the savory chicken, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant spices.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1 1/2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs $1.29
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Zucchini12 oz $1.79
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Fresh Roma Tomato1 lb $1.49
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Jumbo Yellow Onion8 oz $0.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs4 cloves $2.49
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Organic Cilantro1/2 cup chopped $1.69
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Olive oil1 tbsp
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Diamond Crystal kosher salt4 tsp (or 2 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt)
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Black pepper1/2 tsp
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Ground coriander1 tsp
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Sweet paprika1 tsp
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Crushed red pepper1/4 tsp
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Water1/2 cup
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Red wine vinegar2 tsp
Instructions
- Before turning on the stove, dice 8 oz yellow onion, cut 12 oz zucchini into 3/4-inch pieces, mince 4 garlic cloves, chop 1 lb Roma tomatoes, and chop 1/2 cup cilantro; keep 6 tbsp and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro separate. Pat 1 1/2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry.
- Season the 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs with 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1 1/4 tsp Morton kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes, flip and sear for 3 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Add the prepared 8 oz diced yellow onion, 12 oz zucchini, and 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp sweet paprika, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; stir for 1 minute.
- Add the prepared 1 lb chopped Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 3/4 tsp Morton kosher salt, scraping up the browned bits. Return the 1 1/2 lb seared chicken thighs skin-side up, cover, and simmer gently for 20–22 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, stir 6 tbsp chopped cilantro and 2 tsp red wine vinegar into the sauce without wetting the chicken skin, and rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the tomato-zucchini sauce into two shallow bowls, top with the chicken, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.