Chicken Moruno Sheet Pan Dinner

Chicken Moruno Sheet Pan Dinner

Serves 6
Moruno spice rub is a warm combination of paprika, cumin, coriander, fennel, black pepper, saffron, dried oregano, and turmeric. It has its foundation in Arabic cooking and was introduced to the south of Spain when it was under Moorish rule. It is commonly used to marinate pork skewers. The sweetness of bell peppers are the perfect complement to this delicious combination of spices. Serve it for an easy midweek dinner alongisde Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
  • 2 tablespoons Moruno spice rub
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt (divided use)
  • 1 yellow onion (sliced)
  • 3 orange bell peppers (sliced)
  • 3 yellow bell peppers (sliced)

Optional Ingredients

  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or oregano leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with Moruno rub and 1 tablespoon salt. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Chicken can marinate for up to 1 day ahead of cooking.
  3. Spread onion and bell peppers on a large, rimmed sheet pan or shallow casserole dish. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Place chicken thighs on veggies. Roast 30 to 35 minutes or until a thermometer in the thickest part of the meat reads 165°F.
  5. If desired, sprinkle with herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)
  • Calories: 460
  • Fat: 32.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 175.0 mg
  • Sodium: 880.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 11.0 g
  • Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 32.0 g