Sumac Chicken
Sumac is a spice with a tangy, lemony flavor commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine. If you’re looking for a recipe with sumac, you have to try this Sumac Chicken Casserole!
Sumac Chicken Casserole is a delicious dish made with chicken, sumac, lemon, and onion. The chicken is marinated with sumac, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and other spices, then roasted until tender and flavorful. It’s a simple and tasty chicken recipe perfect for dinner.
What is a good side for this chicken dish? Sumac chicken pairs well with sides like Mashed Potato and Tabouleh.
Yield: Serves 4
- 650 g skinless chicken (breast or leg), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons sumac
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, mix the chicken with the sumac, onion, garlic, olive oil, allspice, oregano, lemon, salt and pepper.
Leave in the fridge to marinate for at least 5 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Transfer the chicken and its marinade to an 11x8-inch baking dish or larger dish (large enough to accommodate all the chicken pieces lying flat).
Roast in the oven until chicken is fully cooked, about 45-50 minutes (cooking time depends on size of the pieces).
Remove chicken from oven and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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