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Roast Chicken with Cumin and Cilantro Scallion Salsa Recipe

June 5, 2013 by Jeanette 17 Comments

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Roast Cumin Chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa has made an appearance on our dinner table for the last several years. The Cilantro Scallion Salsa brightens up this dish and comes together quickly.
Roasted Cumin Chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa © Jeanette's Healthy Living

I first made this chicken dish four years ago when I spotted it in the Sunday New York Times. This is a Puerto Rican inspired recipe, served with rice and beans. I’d forgotten about this recipe until recently when I was scrambling to get dinner on the table quickly.

I always have chicken in my refrigerator, so I can braise, roast or grill it for dinner. By varying the way I prepare it, I can get away with serving chicken almost every day of the week. Jamaican, Asian, Peruvian , and Middle Eastern recipes are just some of the different ways I’ve prepared this inexpensive cut of meat.
Roasted Cumin Chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa © Jeanette's Healthy Living
This recipe comes together quickly. Chicken pieces are tossed with ground cumin (I roast my own cumin seeds and grind them for better flavor), salt and pepper. Olive oil is drizzled on top, and the chicken is roasted for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the Cilantro Scallion Salsa can be made.
Roasted Chicken with Cumin and Cilantro Scallion Salsa © Jeanette's Healthy Living
I made this recently as part of our church’s Angel Meal’s program, for a family who just had a baby, and made some Peruvian Green Chile Sauce (Aji Verde) to go with it in place of Cilantro Scallion Salsa, and it was really good. You can serve this with rice and beans as is traditional with a chicken dish like this, or with a simple green salad.

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Roast Chicken with Cumin and Cilantro Scallion Salsa

Serve with a simple tossed salad and steamed brown rice, or with rice and beans. I've also served this chicken with Peruvian Green Chile Sauce (Aji Verde) and it is wonderful.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken cut up
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin for extra flavor, toast whole cumin seeds and grind in a coffee mill
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Cilantro Scallion Salsa

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 scallion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • juice of a lime
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and cumin. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Place chicken on parchment paper lined baking tray. Bake 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. While chicken is roasting, make Cilantro Scallion Salsa by combining cilantro, scallion, garlic, lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl.
  5. Serve chicken with Cilantro Scallion Salsa.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from New York Times.

For lower calorie option, use chicken breast on the bone with skin instead of chicken thighs or drumsticks. Remove skin before eating. 180 calories/2 freestyle points/serving.

Nutrition Facts
Roast Chicken with Cumin and Cilantro Scallion Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 83mg4%
Potassium 237mg7%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 255IU5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Faith says

    June 5, 2013 at 8:21 am

    We are the same way with chicken around here! The possibilities are endless, which makes it the perfect thing to keep on hand. I think my hubby would love this dish!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 6, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Faith – thank goodness chicken is so versatile – it’s a great low-cost source of protein, and with 4 boys, I’m always conscious of our grocery bill. I’m always looking for ways to “recreate” chicken in a new way that appeals to my family.

      Reply
  2. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Such simple flavors but I bet amazing taste. We are having chicken tonight and I was just going to grill it (or really have my husband grill it lol). I may make this instead!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 6, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Alyssa – it always amazes me that the simplest flavors can pack so much punch. Like you, I believe whole foods when used on their own have tons of natural flavor.

      Reply
  3. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I love how incredibly easy, flavorful and colorful this recipe is, Jeanette! A must-make on my dinner menu, for sure. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 6, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Georgia – this is really easy and great for making in larger quantities in you’re making a meal for another family or for company.

      Reply
  4. sara says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Yum, this looks SO tasty – super delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 6, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Sara – we love sauces in our house – they make our meals so much more fun!

      Reply
  5. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I have a lot of cilantro that I have to finish in a few days, and this sounds like a perfect recipe!! We love wings, so I’m going to try with all chicken wings. Thanks for sharing, really excited to eating this already!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 6, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      Nami – I love using sauces to brighten up chicken – I think it would be great with your wings too!

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    June 6, 2013 at 8:00 am

    That salsa sounds so good to me! Such a fun new use of scallions!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 6, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Joanne – I love using salsas to liven up meals…and I love scallions!

      Reply
  7. puterakd says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:11 am

    look delicious… wanna to try this… thanks for sharing this…

    Reply
  8. Carolyn says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:33 am

    Cilantro scallion salsa, I love it! What a beautiful dish.

    Reply
  9. Jeanette says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    Thanks Carolyn – I love using salsas to make dinner more interesting and fun!

    Reply
  10. Shaina says

    June 15, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I love how fresh the scallion and cilantro is to contrast the roast chicken. Those types of dishes always end up being my favorite. The Angel Meals programs are wonderful. What a blessing!

    Reply
  11. David @ CookingChat says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:54 am

    I’ll have to try it! My 8 yr old actually likes most of these spices.

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