Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whole coriander seed, pods
  • 1 14 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 34 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground fresh nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 12 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 6 scallions, finely diced
  • 1 12 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 6 thin carrots, peeled, and halved lengthwise
  • 1 large red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 cup carrot juice
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 4 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 mandarin oranges, halved
  • fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Toast coriander pods, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 4-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
  • Transfer to a bowl; stir in nutmeg and cayenne with a fork.
  • Add cilantro, scallions, salt and ginger; stir to combine.
  • Place carrots and onion in a 13 x 9" baking dish.
  • Stir together coconut milk, carrot juice, and ginger in a glass mesauring cup.
  • Pout 1 cup mixture over veggies, and transfer to oven; cook 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Dredge chicken in spice mixture to coat.
  • Set on top of veggies; drizzle with remaining coconut milk mixture.
  • Cook until chicken is cooked through (25-30 minutes).
  • Transfer chicken and veggies to a plate, and tent with foil.
  • Ladle about 1 1/2 cups pan juices into a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer; cook until reduced by half (6-7 minutes).
  • Divide chicken and veggie among 4 plates; drizzle with sauce.
  • Serve with oranges; garnish with cilantro sprigs.