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Weeknight • Chicken

Oven Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

A hands-off, nourishing one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and caramelized root vegetables.

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Oven Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

The aroma of roasting chicken and vegetables filling your kitchen? There's nothing quite like it. This Oven Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables recipe is the epitome of comfort food, made incredibly easy. With minimal fuss and just one pan, you'll have a wholesome, flavorful meal that practically cooks itself.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)
  • 1 lb small red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and red onion. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add half of the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat vegetables evenly.

  3. Step 3

    Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Rub with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season generously with the remaining rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.

  5. Step 5

    Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. If chicken is browning too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy directly from the sheet pan!

Tips

  • For extra crispy chicken skin, pat the chicken very dry before seasoning.
  • Feel free to swap in other root vegetables like sweet potatoes or butternut squash.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for even easier cleanup.

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