Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust
Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust pairs juicy, marinated thighs with a fragrant blend of garlic, soy, rice vinegar, and honey, then roasts them until the skin turns crackly and well-seasoned. The warm spice of cardamom lifts the savory-sweet marinade, making each bite aromatic and satisfying—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cardamom into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken thighs to the bag and squeeze to coat them. Press out most of the air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Take the chicken out of the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Set the chicken on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the chicken is browned, crisp, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 405.4 kcal High 20%
- Protein 22.7 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 20.95 g 8%
- Total Fat 23.34 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.55 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.7 mg High 46%
- Sodium 628.56 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.64 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 24.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.23 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Garlic, and Ground Cardamom. Each serving provides about 405.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Garlic, Ground Cardamom, Honey. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust healthy?
- Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 405.4 calories and 22.7 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 628.56 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.55 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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