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Healthy Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

A perfectly roasted whole chicken sits atop a bed of colorful roasted vegetables, a delicious healthy chicken dinner.

A simple and flavorful roasted chicken dish packed with vegetables, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb broccoli florets
  • 1 lb sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets, sweet potato cubes, and red onion wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  4. Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in the same bowl. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs among the vegetables on the baking sheet. Place lemon slices over the chicken.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetable mixture.
  • Feel free to substitute other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or Brussels sprouts.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).

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