Sumac-Rubbed Chicken with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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Chicken thighs coated in tangy sumac and garlic, slow-simmered with deeply caramelized onions for a dish that balances savory and bright notes. This Palestinian one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sumac, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 480 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Palestinian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on
1 tablespoon sumac
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sumac, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then rub with the sumac mixture until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Add 2 thinly sliced onions to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized. Stir in 1/4 cup white wine and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and simmer for 2 minutes until wine evaporates. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and onions are tender.