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Sheet Pan Sumac Spiced Chicken With Plums

Savory Sheet Pan Sumac Spiced Chicken with Plums Delight

A delicious and easy Sheet Pan Sumac Spiced Chicken With Plums recipe that brings together savory chicken and sweet plums in one dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs skin-on and bone-in for best results
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Sumac adds tangy and lemony flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced or grated
For the Roasting
  • 4 pieces Plums any variety
  • 2 sprigs Thyme fresh
  • 2 pieces Shallots sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Honey optional
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon zest, sumac, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and allspice until combined.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, ensuring all sides are covered. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on a sheet pan, add plums and shallots, drizzle with honey, and season with additional salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
  5. Tuck a bay leaf among the chicken and plums on the sheet pan.
  6. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin turns golden brown.
  7. Let the dish rest for a few minutes and garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Ensure plums are ripe for the best texture. Use a meat thermometer for doneness.

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