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Roast Chicken Dinner

This easy roast chicken dinner is a quintessential high-protein meal that delivers classic British flavours with minimal effort. By roasting the chicken quarters alongside potatoes, onions and courgettes, the vegetables absorb the savoury juices, resulting in a deeply satisfying one-pan dish. The addition of fresh lemon juice and chicken broth creates a light, zesty sauce that perfectly complements the golden, tender poultry and roasted vegetables.

Designed for busy weeknights or a relaxed Sunday lunch, this healthy recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and simple techniques. Using the grill for the final few minutes ensures the chicken skin achieves a perfect golden crunch while keeping the meat juicy. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a nutritious, balanced meal that is naturally high in protein and brimming with homemade goodness. Serve straight from the pan for a comforting family feast.

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Ingredients for Roast Chicken Dinner

  • 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) chicken, quartered (see cooks' note, below) and wing tips discarded

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons salt

  • 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 450g boiling potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges

  • 2 courgette (450g total), quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2 1/2- to 3-inch lengths

  • 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • 120ml reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • Garnish: lemon wedges

  • a large roasting pan (17 by 12 inches)

How to make Roast Chicken Dinner

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 260°C.

Pat chicken dry, then toss with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Arrange chicken, skin sides up, without pieces touching, in roasting pan, leaving a 2-inch border around edges of pan.

Toss potatoes, courgette, and onion with remaining tablespoon oil, remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoons pepper in same bowl, then spread in 1 layer around chicken, arranging courgette skin sides up. Stir together broth and lemon juice and pour into pan around chicken and vegetables.

Roast, uncovered, until chicken is pale golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Remove pan from oven and preheat grill. Grill chicken and vegetables 3 inches from heat until chicken is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Serve chicken and vegetables with pan juices.

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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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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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