BBQ Chicken/Tofu

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp pepper
1 lb chicken thigh
1 tbsp vegetable oil
0.25 cup BBQ sauce
0.45 block extra-firm tofu
1 tsp cumin

Directions

CHICKEN
0. Preheat oven 425 degrees, line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleaning. Also spray with oil.
1. Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with the spice blend.
2. Brush BBQ sauce on top. Place the chicken on the baking sheet skin side down. (Reserve any extra BBQ sauce left in the bowl.) Bake the chicken for 25 minutes.
3. Flip the chicken over and baste the top with the BBQ sauce that was in the marinating bowl. Return to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes.

TOFU
1. Wrap the block of tofu in a few layers of paper towels, then set on a dinner plate or cutting board. Weigh it down with a heavy object like a skillet, pot, or large can while the oven preheats. Tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
2. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
Meanwhile, place the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Pour in the oil and stir to combine. Add the tofu and gently stir to evenly coat. Place the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Roast, stirring every 10 minutes so it cooks evenly, until the tofu is crisp all over, 30 to 35 minutes total. Drizzle the tofu with the barbecue sauce and toss to combine.