A simple chickpea fennel chicken traybake made in one pan with the most delicious Middle-Eastern spices that will quickly become one of your weeknight go-to's. Marinade tonight, and you'll have the best dinner ever tomorrow. This recipe is not just easy, but makes for easy clean-up!
One Pan Chicken with Step by Step Photo Instructions
Add the onion, garlic, oil, and spices to a large bowl (photo 1). Mix well (photo 2). Add the chicken. Mix well and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to overnight in the refrigerator (photo 3).
Take the chicken out of the refrigerator so it can come to room temperature. Preheat your oven to 425F.
Add the potatoes and fennel to a sheet pan or baking dish. Top with the chicken (with everything on it). Toss to coat. Make sure the chicken is sitting on top of the vegetables (see photo below).
Cook for 30 minutes. Add the chickpeas. Lightly oil with cooking spray. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Internal temperature should read 165F. Check with an instant thermometer.
Tent and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Chickpea & Fennel Chicken Traybake
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs OR 1 whole chicken
- 1 yellow onion peeled, and diced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon corriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup flavorless oil like sunflower seed or canola
- salt and pepper
- 1-1.5 lbs small potatoes sliced in half, large ones quartered
- 2 fennel bulbs trimmed and sliced into 8 wedges each
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed, (peeled is optional)
Instructions
- Add the onion, garlic, oil, and spices to a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add the chicken. Mix well and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Take the chicken out of the refrigerator. Preheat to 425F.
- Add the potatoes and fennel to a sheet pan or baking dish. Top with the chicken (with everything on it). Toss to coat. Make sure the chicken is sitting on top of the vegetables.
- Cook for 30 minutes. Add the chickpeas. Lightly oil with cooking spray. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Internal temperature should read 165F.
- Tent and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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This post was originally published in October of 2017, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, and tips October of 2019.
One pan of goodness! So many wholesome ingredients in the recipe, this is a great go-to for weeknight meals when you still want something healthy but simple. We all loved it, and it was SO easy!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, and that it was so easy! I'm all about easy... especially on weeknights!
I that not only is this dish easy to make, it's made on one pan only! This makes weeknight meals so much better and was a hit! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you so much, Aleta... glad to hear you all enjoyed it!
Adding the roasted fennel to this tray of tasty chicken and chickpeas is such a great idea! I love roasted fennel. Great flavors for chicken and such a healthy meal. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks, Michelle... Glad you enjoyed it!
I love fennel so much, but it seems I buy it and then use it for one or two recipes and then run out of ideas! Will definitely be trying this - the one pot dinner is always good!
I'm so happy to hear it, Jacqui! Since you already love fennel, I know this one will quickly become a favorite. Enjoy!
Amazing flavors here and I love how this is made in one pan! Always a plus for me!
So glad to hear you enjoyed, Jamie!
Oh yum! I'm such a huge fan of fennel and one pan recipes! This sounds perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner!
Thanks, Lori! You will definitely love this one... can't wait to hear what you think!
Yum!! This chicken recipe was fantastic - and all made on one sheet pan!
Thanks, Ashley! I can't get enough one-pan dinners... especially during the week. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Such a delicious and hearty meal! Easily, this has become a new family favorite!
I am so very happy to hear this, Sara... It's so important to have easy, weeknight favorites. Thanks for sharing with me!
I so love fennel in winter - especially when baked! The spice mixture you use for this traybake sounds just perfect! This and a green salad (and just maybe some chilled white wine) and I am a very happy lady. Thanks for sharing this.
Wow, Denisse... I think you just described the perfect meal! So glad to hear you enjoy the spices since it's a favorite combination of mine. Can't wait for you to try this!
So easy but so good! We all loved this one.
Thanks, Katie... I'm so happy to hear it!