Musakhan (Palestinian Chicken and Potatoes)
This sheet-pan chicken and potato recipe captures the flavors of Palestinian musakhan with sumac, onions, and warm spices in an easy weeknight meal.
- 4 chicken legs, split into drumsticks and thighs (about 3 pounds; 1.3 kg total)
- 2 pounds (907 g) small yellow medium-starch potatoes such as Yukon Gold, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sumac, plus more for serving (see notes)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons (12 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same. weight
- 2 medium yellow onions (about 16 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup (6 g) finely chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus more for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Plain whole-milk yogurt, for serving