Sumac-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Oven-roasted chicken thighs seasoned with tangy sumac and fragrant garlic, enhanced by bright lemon slices for a juicy, flavorful entrée. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, sumac 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: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 pounds) bone-in chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sumac
6, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 large, thinly sliced lemon
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp, chopped (optional) fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp sumac, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a spiced marinade.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs in a baking dish and rub the sumac marinade evenly over both sides of each piece. Scatter 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 large thinly sliced lemon over and around the chicken.
Step 3: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until the skin is crisp and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over the roasted chicken before serving for a fresh herbal note.