Roasted Cauliflower Chicken Sheet Pan (Print version)

Tender chicken and roasted cauliflower with aromatic spices, cooked together on one pan for an easy satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1.1 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (approximately 1.3 lbs)
03 - 1 medium red onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasonings

04 - 3 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes

→ For Serving

11 - 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
13 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
03 - Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add cauliflower florets and sliced red onion to the remaining marinade. Toss well to coat evenly.
05 - Spread cauliflower and red onions evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables.
06 - Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and cauliflower is golden and tender.
07 - While roasting, prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
08 - Divide rice among plates. Top with roasted chicken and vegetables. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The smoky spices make cauliflower taste absolutely irresistible
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or everything will steam instead of roast
  • Let the pan sit for 5 minutes after roasting so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Cut cauliflower into larger florets rather than tiny pieces so they dont burn
  • Pat chicken dry before marinating if it seems excessively wet
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