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Sumac-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Sumac-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

By emensah m

Total: 50 minutes
Main CourseMiddle EasternGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground sumac
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups cauliflower head, riced
  • 1 piece small onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground sumac, 1 tsp ground cumin, minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

3

Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs and let them marinate while the oven preheats.

4

Arrange the chicken thighs, skin side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6

While the chicken is roasting, heat 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

7

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

8

Stir in the riced cauliflower, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

9

Stir in the toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, and golden raisins (if using) into the cauliflower rice.

10

Serve the roasted chicken thighs hot with a side of cauliflower rice pilaf.

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Sumac-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

By emensah m

Main CourseMiddle EasternGluten-Free
Sumac-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf - bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil recipe

This Main Course Middle Eastern Gluten-Free recipe is ready in 50 minutes and features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, ground sumac and other delicious ingredients. Contains 650 calories total.

50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground sumac
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups cauliflower head, riced
  • 1 piece small onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground sumac, 1 tsp ground cumin, minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

3

Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs and let them marinate while the oven preheats.

4

Arrange the chicken thighs, skin side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6

While the chicken is roasting, heat 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

7

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

8

Stir in the riced cauliflower, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

9

Stir in the toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, and golden raisins (if using) into the cauliflower rice.

10

Serve the roasted chicken thighs hot with a side of cauliflower rice pilaf.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 650

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