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Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas

April 1, 2016 by Aida 35 Comments

This Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas is a one pot meal that features crisp, moist chicken thighs nestled in a flavorful, spicy tomato sauce that is perfectly mellowed and balanced with hearty chickpeas.

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A few days ago a friend texted me asking for an easy and delicious chicken dish to serve dinner guests. Immediately I thought of our family favorite: Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas.

Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas fulfills all of my requirements for the perfect weeknight meal: It’s healthy. It’s easy. And it’s delicious. As an added bonus, it’s also impressive enough to make for guests.

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Aside from the savory, satisfying deliciousness of this recipe, I love how easy and quick it is to make. It’s all made in one pan. You start by searing bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (that’s what gives you the crisp chicken). Then toss in the rest of the ingredients. Then shove the whole pan into the oven to roast. The most complicated part is making sure you use an oven-proof pan πŸ™‚

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If you’re not familiar with harissa, let me introduce you to one of the most savory, flavor-packed condiments out there. It’s a North African chili pepper paste that’s made with bell peppers, an array of spicy peppers, spices, and vegetable oil (to preserve the spread).

To be upfront and honest with you, harissa can be spicy, very spicy. After all, its main ingredient is pepper. But I have an easy solution if you have a low spice threshold (which my kids do). I like to substitute half of the harissa with sun dried tomato paste. All I do is measure out the desired amount of oil packed sun dried tomatoes, and blend them in the food processor to make a paste. I use that in place of some of the harissa.

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You can make your own harissa, but I love the version I get from Whole Foods. It’s a little less spicy, and more importantly it’s packed with just the right spices and herbs.

At dinner, we eat this Roasted Chicken with Chicken with Chickpeas with a loaf of crusty bread. I suppose you could serve it with rice or quinoa, but I feel like the chickpeas provide a substantial amount carbohydrates and bulk to the meal. If you’re looking for an easy, healthy, flavorful meal, you have to try this one pan Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas. It is the perfect well-balanced, weeknight meal that’s impressive enough to serve to guests.

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Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Serves: Serves 4 adults
This Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas is a one pot meal that features crisp, moist chicken thighs nestled in a flavorful, spicy tomato sauce that is perfectly mellowed and balanced with hearty chickpeas.
Ingredients
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbs tomato paste
  • 2, 15-ounce cans of chickpeas
  • 2 tbs harissa paste
  • 2 tbs sun dried tomato paste (see the post on how to make this)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat an ovenproof pan over medium heat on the stove.
  4. Working with 4 pieces of chicken at a time, once the pan is hot, sear the chicken on each side for about 5 minutes per side. Start with the skin side down first.
  5. Repeat with the next 4 thighs.
  6. Place the seared chicken on a plate while continuing he recipe.
  7. Drain all but 1 tbs of chicken fat from the pan.
  8. Add the onion and cook until soft, stirring often.
  9. Add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute or two.
  10. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until it darkens (about 1 minute).
  11. Add the chickpeas, harissa, sun dried tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
  12. Nestle the chicken, skin side up, in the chickpeas.
  13. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  14. Roast until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  15. Top with parsley and serve with fresh lemon squeezed over and lemon sliced.
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Comments

  1. Kristen Chidsey says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:49 am

    I love harissa and I love easy meals like this–winner, winner chicken dinner!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 2, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      Me too Kristen! Easy, flavorful, and healthy – perfect πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Marye says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    This looks so good and so filling!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks Marye! It is so filling, and it’s all healthy. It’s a win, win πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    What a yummy & simple combination for a spectacular comfort-food dinner! Thanks for posting the recipe!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Kelly! Yup -it’s totally my kind of comfort food πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Cara says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    This looks amazing! I’ve never tried chickpeas but I definitely will after seeing this! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Cara, chickpeas are so darn delicious – plus they’re so healthy. They’re high in fiber, calcium, magnesium, and iron. And you can eat them in salads, as dips (hummus is made with them), or cooked. I hope you give them a try πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Hannah says

    April 1, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    This looks so good, and I actually have chicken defrosting that I need to use. Maybe I’ll try making this tonight!

    – Hannah, http://www.thecatsandcoffee.com

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      What perfect timing, Hannah! I hope you give it a try – it’s so easy and delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Annie says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    MMM this looks delicious! I am not one to eat chickpeas very often but I may have to try this recipe πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Annie, I hope you give this a try! It’s so good. I suppose you could substitute the chick peas for another bean – perhaps cannellini beans. I bet it would still be delicious!

      Reply
  7. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    OH my gosh this looks so tasty! I love one-pot meals. This is a perfect recipe for dinner for the family!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks, Charissa! I also love one pot meals – they make clean up so much easier πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Ruthie says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Would you believe, I have never thought to combine these two ingredients?!! Amazing!!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Ruthie, I hadn’t thought about it either until my obsession with chickpeas started a few years ago. Then my dad told me that there’s a really traditional Indian dish that’s made with chicken and chickpeas. I guess I was late to the chicken and chickpeas party!

      Reply
  9. Kristen says

    April 1, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    this looks amazing! I love chickpeas but don’t often cook with them! And I dont know what harissa paste is, but after this recipe, I want to try!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      Harissa is a flavorful pepper paste from North Africa that’s packed with herbs. It’s so amazing! You can find it at an ethnic grocery store or a place like Whole Foods. It can be a little spicy, so check out the post on how I mellow out the spice for my family! I hope you give it a try Kristen! It’s so delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Kristin says

    April 1, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    I think this just went on my dinner list for next week. This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      Yay! Kristin, I hope your family loves it as much as mine does πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Ashley says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I love getting as many roasted chicken recipes as I can and the addition of chickpeas is an added bonus. Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚ Pinning!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks for the share, Ashley! I love chicken, and this recipe is so easy and nutritious πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Heidi ~ morethan3wishes.com says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    This recipe looks delicious! Too bad my partner doesn’t like chick peas. No worries, though. I will make it for a girl’s night. Can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Heidi, my husband didn’t like chickpeas either. So I’d always make something separate for him. Eventually he started eating the chickpeas, and now he loves them! But definitely try the recipe for a girls’ night. It’s so easy and delicious!

      Reply
  13. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    April 2, 2016 at 3:21 am

    Oh, wow! This looks FAB! I love chickpeas, and harissa. This combination with the crispy chicken looks and sounds divine!

    Reply
  14. Cait says

    April 2, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      Thanks so much Cait πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Jenn Slavich says

    April 2, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    This looks so delicious! I love one pot meals. Easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks Jenn! I love one pot meals – it’s easy and less clean up πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  16. Warren @ Blog to Taste says

    April 2, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    This looks amazing. I love the rules for a week night dinner too. Easy is number one!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks, Warren. And I completely agree – easy is so important πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Claire says

    April 2, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Oh wow! This looks so good and healthy. I am going to try this for dinner tomorrow. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks Claire πŸ™‚ I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Reply
  18. ARIN says

    April 4, 2016 at 4:17 am

    This looks beyond YUMMY! http://www.heartofchic.com

    Reply
  19. The Southern Thing says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Yum! I love roasted chicken. Yours looks good!

    Reply

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