Roasted Cauliflower Chicken Sheet Pan (Printable)

Seasoned chicken thighs and cauliflower florets roasted together on one sheet pan with rice for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1.1 lb)

→ Vegetables

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

→ Marinade & Seasonings

04 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

→ For Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes until well combined.
03 - Add chicken thighs to the marinade bowl and toss thoroughly to coat all surfaces. Transfer to a separate area of the sheet pan.
04 - Add cauliflower florets and sliced red onion to the remaining marinade in the bowl. Toss well to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread cauliflower and red onions evenly across the prepared sheet pan. Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables in a single layer.
06 - Place in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and cauliflower is golden and tender.
07 - While roasting, cook rice according to package instructions if not already prepared.
08 - Divide rice among serving plates. Top with roasted chicken and vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and fresh lemon juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup takes literally minutes
  • The spices create this incredible crust on the chicken that tastes like you spent hours on it
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan too much or the vegetables will steam instead of roast
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Cut the cauliflower into larger florets than you think you need because they shrink significantly as they roast
  • If the chicken is browning too quickly before the cauliflower is done tent some foil over just the chicken pieces
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