Sheet Pan Cumin-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Tender chicken thighs infused with warm cumin and paprika, roasted alongside seasonal root vegetables for a hearty regional-inspired meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a spice marinade.
  2. Step 2: Pat 6 bone-in chicken thighs dry and rub them thoroughly with half of the spice marinade, coating all sides.
  3. Step 3: On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 3 peeled and chunked carrots, 2 peeled and chunked parsnips, and 1 large cut red onion with the remaining spice marinade and fresh thyme sprigs.
  4. Step 4: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the vegetables. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute.

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