One-tray sumac chicken with rice
This is an easy one-tray dish, perfect for mid-week, or feeding a crowd, as it’s so simple to prepare and cook. It’s a no-fuss dish that you can throw into one big tray, making it an ideal option when you want something delicious with minimal effort.
As well as being easy to make, this meal is packed with health benefits. High in protein, which helps muscle repair, and can boost energy levels, along with supporting your immune system. This dish also contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger. Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, helps lower inflammation and oxidative stress, while ginger aids digestion and supports joint health. Chronic inflammation is the body’s prolonged immune response that can occur without injury or infection, and is linked to numerous health conditions, including heart disease, obesity, auto-immunity, and arthritis. Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet can help reduce these risks, while supporting gut health, cognition and immune health to fight off those winter bugs.your diet can help reduce these risks, while supporting gut health, cognition and immune health to fight off those winter bugs.ingredients
Serves 6-8
8 chicken legs
2 tsp ground cumin
1.5 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp sumac
1 tsp sea salt
1 large onion, chopped into thick half-moons
4 carrots, chopped into batons
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped or grated
1-2 handful green pitted olives
300g basmati rice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
700ml hot chicken stock
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season the chicken legs with half the ground spices and salt in a bowl, then set aside.
Toss the chopped onion with a drizzle of olive oil in a large baking tray. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until softened.
Add the carrots, garlic, the remaining spices, olives, rice, and olive oil to the tray. Pour in the hot chicken stock and stir everything together.
Nestle the seasoned chicken legs on top of the rice mixture.
Put the tray in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is browned and the rice is cooked.
Serve it with a fresh salad or steamed greens.