Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe). This Moroccan-inspired sheet pan dinner is packed with bold sweet and savory flavors and palate-pleasing textures. This is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or laid-back dinner parties. Ras el hanout is a North African seasoning available in specialty grocery stores, or if you'd like to make your own, there are many recipes available online.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 50 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

1 lemon

zested and juiced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ teaspoons ras el hanout

½ teaspoon salt

4 (6 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs with skin

1 medium sweet potato

peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium zucchini

cut into 1-inch chunks

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas

drained and rinsed

1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts

drained

1 teaspoon ras el hanout

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup pomegranate seeds

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons shelled pistachios

coarsely chopped

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine lemon juice lemon zest 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ras el hanout and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken thighs into the bag making sure marinade gets under skin. Seal and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking and let come to room temperature.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 3

Combine sweet potato zucchini chickpeas and artichoke hearts in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon ras el hanout and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine evenly.

Step 4

Remove chicken from marinade and place on a 13x18-inch rimmed sheet pan. Place vegetable mixture around chicken.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven flipping vegetables halfway through or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from oven and garnish with pomegranate seeds parsley and pistachios before serving.

Nutritional Information

Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 647.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.2g 67%

Carbohydrates: 52.6g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 10.1g 41%

Sugars: 5.4g

Fat: 35.4g 54%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 36%

Cholesterol: 105.8mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 8858IU 177%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.2mg 102%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 61%

Vitamin C: 47.5mg 79%

Folate: 101.2mcg 25%

Calcium: 100.6mg 10%

Iron: 4.2mg 23%

Magnesium: 80.3mg 29%

Potassium: 808.8mg 23%

Sodium: 1539.9mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 318.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.