Turkish Pan-Seared Chicken with Sumac-Roasted Root Vegetables & Herbed Bulgur Pilaf
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

Succulent chicken breast with crispy skin paired with warm spices, served alongside caramelized root vegetables kissed with sumac and a fluffy bulgur pilaf infused with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless, skin-on chicken breasts, pat dry before cooking
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tsp ground sumac, plus 1 tsp for garnish
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp sea salt, divided
- 0.75 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 lb carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 12 oz parsnips, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 0.5 tsp dried mint
- 1.5 cups bulgur wheat
- 2.75 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium


