One Pot Sumac Chicken Thighs with Onions

Name: One Pot Sumac Chicken Thighs with Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 6 bone in, skin on chicken thighs; 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons ground sumac; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

This easy one pot dinner features juicy chicken thighs baked over a bed of tangy, caramelized onions.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Middle Eastern· September 14, 2026

One Pot Sumac Chicken Thighs with Onions

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

This dish is a favorite in my kitchen because it fills the house with such a warm and inviting aroma. The combination of earthy sumac and sweet onions creates a flavor that is simple but truly memorable.

My biggest tip for this recipe is to make sure your chicken skin is dry before you season it. This ensures that the skin gets perfectly golden and crispy while the onions underneath soften into the pan juices.

🧺 Ingredients

6 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons ground sumac
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a large oven safe skillet, toss the sliced onions with two tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
3
In a small bowl, mix the sumac, cinnamon, allspice, and a teaspoon of salt with the remaining olive oil to create a paste.
4
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and rub the spice paste all over the skin.
5
Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on top of the bed of onions in the skillet.
6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
7
Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this chicken with warm pita bread or fluffy basmati rice to soak up the juices. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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