This sheet pan chicken recipe from the New York Times cooks the chicken with grapes, but I switched them out for asparagus and broccoli added to the pan for the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Avoiding Additives and Preservatives

Check the za’tar to make sure it doesn’t contain preservatives or anti-caking agents. I used Bart’s Blends. Grapes are often treated with preservatives, which is why I don’t cook with them.

Arrange chicken and other ingredients on baking sheet

Roast until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender

Sheet pan chicken with shallots

Ingredients:

2 ½ to 3 pounds (1.13 to 1.36 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry

3  tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil

2  garlic cloves, finely chopped

1  tablespoon (15 ml) za’atar (optional)

Kosher salt and black pepper

6  medium to large shallots, peeled and quartered root to stem

8  ounces (226 g) seedless red or green grapes, or a combination of both, broken into small clusters on the vine

4 to 5 sprigs thyme, plus 2 teaspoons (10 ml) finely chopped thyme

Flaky salt, for serving

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C). In a large bowl, toss together the chicken with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, garlic and za’atar, if using. Season well with salt and pepper. Place the shallots and the grapes on the sheet pan and gently toss with the remaining olive oil and season well with salt.

Nestle the chicken skin side up in between the shallots and grapes and lay the thyme sprigs on top of the mixture. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the shallots and grapes begin to soften and caramelize around the edges of the pan.

Turn the oven to broil and move the oven rack to sit right below it. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin of the chicken is crispy and golden. Scatter with chopped thyme and season with flaky salt. Serves 4-6.

From the New York Times