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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Roast Chicken Breasts with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, and Paprika

I'm always looking for simple recipes that I can make ahead of time. This is great to prep in the afternoon, cover with foil and slide in fridge, and then just roast in the oven later in the evening when you need dinner ready. A great way to use those chickpeas in your pantry, and it was even better the next day for leftovers.

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
4 chicken breast halves with bones
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Preheat oven to 450°. 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.

(from Bon Appétit | May 2008)

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