Citrus Roast Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Peas

Citrus Roast Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Peas

Ready in 55 minutes Serves 4-5
This dish most recently appeared in My Family (5 Nights For 4) on Sunday, August 9, 2015.

Citrus roast chicken served with roasted potatoes, green beans and peas


Ingredients

CITRUS ROAST CHICKEN

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped rosemary and thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Pinch chilli flakes (optional, adults)
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 chicken thighs, bone-in
  • 5 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 orange, skin on, sliced

ROASTED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS AND PEAS

  • 600g agria potatoes
  • 150g green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1/2 bag frozen peas, defrosted

Steps

  1. oven to 210°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
  2. Place olive oil, herbs, paprika, chilli flakes (if using), orange zest and juice, lemon juice and salt in a large roasting dish. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, add to dish and toss well to coat. Arrange chicken in a single layer in dish, skin-side-up. Arrange orange slices on, around and under chicken. Roast, uncovered, for 40–45 minutes until chicken is tender. Halfway through cooking ‘baste’ chicken; spoon liquid from pan over chicken. If chicken needs a little more browning for skin to become crispy, increase temperature to grill for last 3 minutes. Once chicken is cooked, baste again and leave to rest for 5 minutes. You may need to tip pan slightly to make it easier to access basting liquid.
  3. While chicken is cooking prepare rest of the meal; scrub potatoes and dice 2–3cm. Wrap in a clean tea towel to dry potatoes well then toss with a drizzle of oil on prepared tray and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 35 minutes, turning once during cooking.
  4. When chicken and potatoes are almost cooked, bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil. Cook beans and peas for 2–3 minutes until just tender, then drain.
  5. Place 1–2 chicken pieces on each plate with a few orange slices, potatoes, and green beans and peas on the side.

Nutritional Information

Energy 1952 kj
467 kcal
Protein 41.7g
Carbohydrate 26.6g
Fat 20.5g