Sumac Roasted Chicken Traybake

Recipe Snapshot

Sumac Roasted Chicken Traybake uses Sumac to build expressive flavor with repeatable technique.

• Total time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Why this spice matters: Sumac contributes dry citrus brightness that balances roasted fat.
• Pairing suggestion: Herbed yogurt and flatbread

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons sumac
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Coat chicken with olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper.
2. Arrange with onion and lemon on sheet tray.
3. Roast until skin is crisp and internal temperature is safe.
4. Finish with extra sumac before serving.

Chef Notes

Taste at each stage and protect aromatic spices from excessive heat. If the flavor feels flat, add a tiny finishing pinch of fresh spice just before serving.