Make This Moroccan Chicken Tonight Using A Just Single Sheet Pan
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Moroccan Chicken Sheet-Pan Supper
Serves 4 to 6 | Egg-Free, Nut-Free, SCD
"I'm a huge fan of sheet-pan suppers, but sometimes the meals lack flavor, or worse yet, all of the flavors blend together on the baking sheet and everything tastes the same. Don't worry; this is not one of those dishes! I love Moroccan flavors, and they are easy to replicate with just a handful of dried spices you likely already have in your pantry. The dried fruits and vegetables really stand out on their own, making this a winning dinner." —Danielle Walker
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mixed dried fruit (such as dates, apricots, figs, and cherries)
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- Fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 6 chicken leg quarters (drumstick and thigh)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 2-inch cubes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Method
- Place the dried fruit in a bowl and add enough hot water to cover. Soak for 10 minutes to rehydrate the fruit. Drain the water and cut the fruits in half if they are large.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 1 tablespoon salt, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, and ginger. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, and 3 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Add the chicken pieces and toss, rubbing the chicken to coat each piece well. Arrange the chicken pieces, skin side up, on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Cut the onion into ½- to ¾-inch wedges, leaving some of the core attached so the slices stay intact. In the same bowl that held the chicken, toss together the butternut squash, onion, the remaining 2 cloves garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and the remaining spice blend. Season with salt and black pepper and toss again. Arrange the vegetable mixture in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Roast the chicken and vegetables for 20 minutes, then carefully sprinkle the rehydrated fruits around the baking sheet. Continue to roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken leg registers 165°F and the butternut squash is tender, about 25 minutes more.
- Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables and fruits. Sprinkle the mint leaves and pomegranate seeds over the top.