One-pan Spiced Chicken with Tomatoes – Little Big H

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.

Print Pin Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 45 minutes minutes Total Time 55 minutes minutes

• 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

• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

• 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. 

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