SHEET-PAN CUMIN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SQUASH, FENNEL, AND GRAPES

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Cumin-rubbed chicken juices season sweet roasted grapes, fennel, and squash in this simple yet flavorful one-pan dinner.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Mint     Fennel     Squash     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sheet-Pan Dinner     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 acorn or delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/4" half moons
1 fennel bulb (about 1/2 pound), cut in half lengthwise, sliced into 1/4" wedges with core intact
1/2 pound seedless red grapes (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
Special equipment:
An 18x13" rimmed baking sheet

Steps:

  • Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Mix brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Toss squash, fennel, and grapes with oil and half of spice mixture on rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
  • Rub chicken thighs with remaining spice mixture and arrange, skin side up, on top of fruit and vegetables. Roast until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165°F, about 35 minutes; if chicken skin or vegetables start to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.
  • Divide chicken, fruit, and vegetables among 4 plates and top with mint.

Farah Mohamedsamy
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party. The roasted squash and fennel are especially delicious.


master savage
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I'm not a big fan of grapes, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The grapes added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Roy Shuvo
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet grapes and fennel make the vegetables more appealing.


Godwin Andem
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and vegetables.


Mohamed Aden
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and the chicken and vegetables are cooked in one pan.


MoSad Tolha
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I'm always looking for new sheet pan recipes, and this one is a keeper. The chicken and vegetables cook together in one pan, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Thunder Contractors Pvt Ltd
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This dish is a little time-consuming to prepare, but it's worth the effort. The chicken and vegetables are roasted to perfection and the cumin rub is amazing.


Domingos Jose Lourenco
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I'm not a fan of fennel, so I substituted zucchini instead. The dish was still delicious.


Saeed bahti
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I used rotisserie chicken and it turned out great.


Nomsombuluko Sombu
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken thighs, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted.


Purna Sharestha
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner. The roasted squash and fennel are especially delicious.


Jordan Phamus
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I'm not a big fan of cumin, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cumin flavor was not overpowering and it paired well with the other spices.


Winnie Zondo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor of the chicken and vegetables.


Vusi Willemse
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet grapes and fennel.


Suryoda Rana Magar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out a little dry. I think I'll try brining the chicken next time.


Shahbaz Mustafa
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The cumin rub on the chicken was amazing! It gave the chicken a wonderful flavor that paired perfectly with the roasted vegetables.


Samir Rawal
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I'm always looking for easy and healthy weeknight dinners, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken and vegetables were cooked in one pan, which made cleanup a breeze.


Dem the Purr
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially loved the combination of sweet grapes and savory fennel.