Roasted Chicken & Veggies
Root vegetables are great because they last a long time and they all taste so good together. Try mixing root vegetables you know that you like with new varieties you want to try!
Recipe Source: cookingmatters.org
Ingredients
- 1 Pound carrots (5 medium carrots)
- 1 Large onion
- 1 Clove garlic
- 1 Pound root vegetables, such as red potatoes, beets, turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips (2 1/2 cups chopped)
- 1 Large lemon
- 1/4 Cup water
- 1/4 Cup canola oil
- 1 Tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tsp dried basil
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 1/4 Tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces (48 ounces of chicken, fresh or frozen)
- 1 Tsp fresh or 1/4 Tsp dried rosemary
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Cut lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a large bowl. Discard seeds. Add vegetables, water, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl. If using other herbs, add those as well. Toss to combine. Transfer vegetables to a pan. Leaving the leftover marinade in the bowl. Place pan with veggies in oven. Bake for 10 minutes.
Step 3
While veggies bake, toss chicken in the remaining marinade. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Remove pan from oven. Add chicken pieces on top of veggies. Return to oven. Continue roasting until chicken is cooked through and a food thermometer reads 165°F, about 40 minutes more (when you cut into it there should be no pink). As the chicken roasts, use a mixing spoon to turn vegetables about every 15 minutes until cooked.
Step 5
Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
Utensils Needed
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- Large bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing spoon
- Sharp knife
- Slotted spoon
- Vegetable peeler
- Food thermometer
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 3 Oz of chicken, and 1/2 cup of veggies
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Calories | 280 |
Total Fat | 12 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Cholesterol | 110 mg |
Sodium | 200 mg |
Total Carbohydrates | 12 g |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
Total Sugars | 5 g |
Added Sugars | 0 g |
Protein | 30 g |