BROILED YOGURT-MARINATED CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS

Broiled Yogurt-Marinated Chicken and Chickpeas image

Provided by Greg Lofts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons grated lime zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh juice, divided
1 tablespoon ras el hanout, such as McCormick, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound total)
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick matchsticks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Cooked couscous and chopped cilantro, for serving

Steps:

Preheat broiler on high with a rack 8 inches below element. Stir together yogurt, lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons ras el hanout; season with salt and pepper. Season chicken; add to yogurt mixture. Let stand 20 minutes. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with 2 tablespoons oil; season. Broil 5 minutes. Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 1 teaspoon ras el hanout; season. Add to sheet along with chicken.
Broil, flipping chicken once, until just cooked through and carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes a side. Toss onion with remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon oil; season. Stir a handful of cilantro into couscous. Serve chicken, chickpeas, and carrots over couscous with pickled onion, yogurt, more cilantro, and a drizzle of oil.