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Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers

This roasted chicken thighs with white beans recipe is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines Mediterranean flavours with store-cupboard staples. The skin-on chicken thighs stay succulently juicy while the skin becomes crisp and golden under the high heat, seasoned with a sharp hint of Dijon mustard. As the chicken roasts, its juices mingle with the creamy white beans and briny capers, creating a light yet satisfying sauce that is elevated by the citrusy notes of roasted lemon slices.

As a diabetes-friendly option, this dish focuses on lean protein and high-fibre legumes, offering a balanced meal that is naturally low in sugar. It is an effortless choice for a healthy midweek dinner, requiring minimal preparation and only one roasting tin. Serve this nutritious roast alongside a pile of steamed seasonal greens or a crisp side salad for a complete, wholesome family supper.

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Ingredients for Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers

  • 2 (425g) cans white beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 tablespoons capers with brine

  • 40ml Dijon mustard

  • 8 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (about 900g )

  • 1 large lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley

How to make Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers

Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 218°C. Toss beans and capers in a 13x9" baking dish and spread out evenly on bottom of pan. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on skin of each chicken thigh and nestle, skin side up, into beans and capers. Arrange lemon slices under and around chicken and add enough water (about 80ml ) to come up sides of chicken by 1/2". Drizzle chicken with oil and season whole dish with salt and pepper.

Roast chicken, stirring and shaking dish halfway through, until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 74°C, about 35 minutes. If chicken skin starts to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.

Transfer chicken, beans, lemon slices, and capers to a serving platter. Spoon some of the pan sauce around chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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