Sumac Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

By tammy1365

A bright citrus kick is just the thing for cold nights. This sheet pan supper gets a double dose from thin lemon slices roasted until tender, and fresh lemon juice added to a quick herb dressing that’s spooned over the finished dish. Sumac has a tart, lemony quality as well. It’s fantastic as a rub here, but is also delicious in vinaigrettes or sprinkled over dips. If you can’t find sumac, you can substitute 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind. If you want a little extra browning, pop the pan under the broiler for about 5 minutes, being careful not to let the vegetables get too dark.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon sumac
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 pound cauliflower florets
• 2 (6-oz.) pkg. small rainbow carrots, halved lengthwise
• 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
• 1 pound skinless drumsticks
• 1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, cut into 3/4-in. wedges
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Combine 3 tablespoons oil with sumac, 1 teaspoon salt, brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper in a medium bowl. Place cauliflower and carrots on a foil-lined baking sheet. Add half of oil mixture; toss to coat. Add chicken thighs, drumsticks, and lemon slices to pan. Rub remaining oil mixture over chicken. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Stir vegetables. Sprinkle onion wedges over pan. Bake at 425°F for 20 more minutes or until chicken is done.

Combine remaining 3 tablespoons oil, parsley, and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Spoon parsley mixture evenly over chicken and vegetables.