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Roasted Sweet Potato and Lemon Chicken

Roasted Sweet Potato and Lemon Chicken

⏲️30 Mins | 🌾Gluten-Free | 🥛 Dairy-Free

Hello Quick Meals
October 28, 2023

Roasted Sweet Potato and Lemon Chicken

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Roasted Sweet Potato and Lemon Chicken. This mouthwatering dish offers a perfect balance of flavors, quick preparation, and a healthy twist, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying lunc or dinner. Let's dive into the simple and scrumptious world of this recipe!

✔️ Dietary Features:

🚫🌾 Gluten-Free

🥛🚫 Dairy-Free

🍗💪 High in Protein (from chicken)

🍠🥦 Loaded with Fiber (from sweet potatoes and broccoli)

🥗🌿 Balanced and Nutritious

⏲️🍽️ Quick and Easy (Ready in 30 minutes)

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

😋 Delectable Flavors: The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, lemony chicken, and fragrant herbs creates a mouthwatering and savory experience.

🕐 Time-Saving Delight: In just 30 minutes, you'll have a hearty and wholesome meal on the table, perfect for busy days.

🍋 Zesty and Refreshing: The zing of lemon brightens up the dish, adding a refreshing twist to your dinner.

INGREDIENTS

500g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
2 red onions, cut into wedges
8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1½ tbsp olive oil
6 skinless chicken thigh fillets, each cut in half
2 lemons, 1 juiced and 1 cut into wedges to serve
1 tsp smoked paprika
350g broccoli, broken into florets
150ml chicken stock

DEEP STAINLESS STEEL SKILLET

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 392°F (356°F fan). Place a large roasting pan in the oven while it's heating.

Toss Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, red onions, unpeeled garlic cloves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss until the veggies are well coated.

Roast Vegetables: Carefully remove the hot roasting pan from the oven and spread the vegetable mixture in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.

Season Chicken: While the vegetables roast, season the chicken thigh fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

Add Chicken and Lemon: After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Push the partially roasted vegetables to the sides to make space in the center. Place the seasoned chicken pieces in the center, then add the lemon wedges around the chicken.

Drizzle and Return: Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken, and then drizzle the remaining olive oil over everything in the pan. Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, and the veggies are tender.

Steam Broccoli: While the chicken and veggies are in the oven, steam the broccoli florets until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve: Once everything is done, serve the roasted chicken and veggies alongside the steamed broccoli. You can also drizzle the chicken with the chicken stock for added flavor. Enjoy your quick and delicious meal!

This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for a satisfying lunch | dinner for two.