This one-pan spiced chicken with tomatoes is H’s absolute favourite dish. Ever since I made it the first time he has requested it again and again.
He loves to drown his rice in all the spiced tomatoes juices that happen once it’s cooked. It’s a real winner.
It’s also minimum fuss and happens in the one pan. We like to serve it with rice however you could serve it with crusty bread, polenta or even pasta.
One-pan Spiced Chicken with tomatoes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 large whole chicken (about 1.5 - 2kgs)
- 8 tomatoes ,halved
- 1 onion ,cut into small wedges
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 handful fresh herbs to garnish ,parsley or coriander work well
Spice Rub
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 degrees F). Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting out the backbone (cut down each side of the bone to remove) and then place the chicken breast side up and flatten it with your hands.
Dry with paper towel and rub the spice mixture all over. - Heat an oven proof frying pan or dish on the stove over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken breast side down and cook until just golden. Set the chicken aside on a plate.
- Using the same frying pan with the heat off add the tomatoes, onion, garlic and extra olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add chicken on top of the tomatoes and roast for 45 minutes. It is ready when inserted with a skewer the juices run clear.
Notes
Adapted from Curtis Stones book 'What's for dinner'
If you make my one-pan spiced chicken with tomatoes, be sure to take a picture and upload to Instagram with the hashtag #littlebigh. I’d love to see your creation. xx
What a delicious looking one pan dinner! The flavors sound amazing!
Thanks so much Taylor, it’s definitely a favourite in our house. x
Love dinners like this that are super simple and made with pantry staples. This looks easy to make in a flash and I know my kids would love it.
This is awesome! I only wish my kiddo would go for it as much as yours, haha, he is super picky – but that’s OK, because what he doesn’t eat means more for me! :)
Haha love it.. even though it has a lot of spices it’s quite mild and the chicken is very tender and juicy. He may surprise you!
This looks so yummy! Pinned for later, can’t wait to try!
I love such dinners that can be made with minimal effort, plus who doesn’t love a good chicken dinner? Yum!
The spices in this dish sound amazing! I love how you’ve kept the tomatoes in big pieces. So nice and juicy over rice!
Thanks so much Kelly, that is my little guys favourite part as well :)