How to Make Chicken and Roots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and Roots is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken with a medley of roasted root vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or for serving a crowd at a casual gathering. The combination of succulent chicken and caramelized vegetables creates a satisfying and filling meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

The star of this dish is the assortment of root vegetables, which bring a delightful earthy sweetness to the di...

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons herbes de Provence

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a large roasting pan. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine potatoes, onions, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Coat vegetables with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven; stir the vegetables and herbes de Provence into the pan.
  • Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    884 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 210mg
    • Sodium: 294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 67g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 2045mg