Warm cumin and cinnamon give this quick sheet-pan chicken Lebanese-inspired flavor, while October delicata squash roasts sweet and tender alongside it.
- Total time: 45 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $15
- Calories per serving: 460 cal
- Oven
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc balances the warm spices and bright lemon.
Details
Ingredients
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boneless skinless chicken thighs12 oz $5.99
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organic delicata squash12 oz after seeding (about 1 medium squash) $1.66
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red onion4 oz (about 1/2 medium onion) $1.99
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organic garlic1 clove $2.69
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organic lemon1 lemon $1.29
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Italian parsley2 tbsp chopped leaves $1.49
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olive oil1 tbsp
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fine sea salt1 1/2 tsp
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ground cumin1 tsp
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paprika1/2 tsp
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ground cinnamon1/4 tsp
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat dry 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs and rub with 3/4 tsp fine sea salt. Set aside for 10 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
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Halve and seed 12 oz prepared delicata squash, then cut it into 1/2-inch crescents. Peel and cut 4 oz red onion into thick wedges. Toss both on a large sheet pan with 2 tsp olive oil and 3/4 tsp fine sea salt; spread into a single layer.
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Mince 1 clove garlic. Coat the salted chicken with:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 clove minced garlic
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Roast the vegetables for 10 minutes. Turn them, add the chicken to the pan without crowding it, and roast for 20–22 minutes more, until the chicken reaches 175°F and the squash is tender. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes.
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While the pan roasts, chop 2 tbsp Italian parsley leaves. Zest and juice 1 lemon; you should have about 2 tbsp juice.
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Divide the chicken, squash and onion between two plates. Spoon the lemon juice over them and finish with the lemon zest and parsley.
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