Sheet-Pan Mandi Chicken with Crispy Fries
Spiced roasted chicken, smoky rice, and crispy fries all on one sheet pan, finished with quick pickled onions, garlic sauce, and chili paste. A TikTok-friendly take on Yemeni mandi that skips the traditional buried-rice technique.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss chicken thighs with 2 tbsp oil, the spice blend, salt, and pepper. Arrange on one side of a sheet pan.
Step 2
Toss frozen fries with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other half of the pan. Roast everything at 425°F for 22 minutes.
Step 3
While the pan roasts, slice red onion thin and toss with vinegar, salt, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.
Step 4
Mix minced garlic with 3 tbsp mayonnaise and a pinch of salt to make garlic sauce.
Step 5
Fluff warm rice with a fork. Divide between two plates or a platter with the roasted chicken and fries.
Step 6
Top with pickled onions. Serve chili paste and garlic sauce alongside for dipping. Offer pita bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18×13 inch)
- small mixing bowl
- fork
- oven (preheated to 425°F)
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