Step 1

Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas Put the onion, garlic, spices and lemon juice in an ovenproof dish that the chicken thighs will fit in snugly, with just a little space between them.

Step 2

Add 1 tbsp oil and some seasoning, then stir everything together. Sit the chicken thighs on top of the onion mix and season. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes. Take out the chicken pieces then stir the rice and most of the dill into the roasted onion mix.

Step 4

Sit the chicken back on top and bake for another 10 minutes. Serve with a little extra dill sprinkled on top.