One-Skillet Chicken Thighs with Curried Cabbage and Chickpeas

Step 1

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375ºF. Meanwhile, core and thinly slice 1/2 medium green cabbage (about 4 packed cups). Halve 2 medium leeks lengthwise, rinse, and thinly slice crosswise. Thinly slice 2 large garlic cloves. Drain and rinse 1 can garbanzo beans. Pat dry and season 4 bone-in chicken thighs with 3/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil large cast-iron or oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken skin-side down and sear until the skin is deep golden-brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate skin-side up.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the leeks, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and cook until the leeks are tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the cabbage and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until the cabbage is just wilted, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garbanzo beans, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet skin-side up.

Step 5

Bake until the chicken is cooked through and registers an internal temperature of 165ºF, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Taste and season the cabbage mixture with kosher salt as needed, and serve with the chicken. Top with chopped cilantro, if desired.