A bright Pacific Northwest spring dinner: crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted with sweet carrots and mushrooms, finished with a warm parsley-lemon pan sauce over buttery yellow potatoes. Seasonal, colorful, and very weeknight-friendly.
Details
Ingredients
- NORTHWEST FARMS Bone In Chicken Thighs 1 pack (about 1.5-2 lb) 5.49
- PRODUCE Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 8 oz 1.69
- PRODUCE Organic Baby Bella Whole Mushrooms, 8 OZ 1 pack (8 oz), halved if large 3.10
- PRODUCE Yellow Potato 3 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks 1.49
- Italian Parsley Bunch 1/2 bunch, finely chopped 1.29
- PRODUCE Lemon 1 0.89
- PRODUCE Yellow Onion 1/2 medium, sliced 1.49
- PRODUCE Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced 2.89
- Pantry olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Pantry Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
- Pantry chicken stock or water 1/3 cup
- Pantry kosher salt to taste
- Pantry black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat 1 pack bone-in chicken thighs dry very well and season all over with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cut 3 medium yellow potatoes into 1-inch chunks, peel and cut 8 ounces organic carrots on a bias into 2-inch pieces, halve 1 pack of baby bella mushrooms if large, slice 1/2 medium yellow onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, finely chop 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon separately.
- Toss the 3 chopped yellow potatoes and 8 ounces carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a sheet pan or roasting dish. Roast for 10 minutes to get a head start.
- Push the potatoes and carrots to the sides, add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up, and scatter the halved mushrooms and sliced 1/2 yellow onion around them. Drizzle the mushrooms and onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is deeply golden and the thickest part reaches 175°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the chicken to a warm plate to rest for 5 minutes. Move the roasted potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onion to a serving platter, keeping the colors distinct instead of piling everything into a mound.
- Place the roasting pan over medium heat on the stove if safe to do so, or scrape the pan juices into a skillet. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in 1/3 cup chicken stock or water, the lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly reduced and glossy. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Plate a bed of roasted yellow potatoes and carrots, lean 2 to 3 chicken thighs per plate slightly off-center, and spoon the mushrooms and onion around them. Drizzle the parsley-lemon pan sauce over the chicken and around the plate for a restaurant-style finish.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-18
Health notes: About 620 calories per serving. Approx. 42g protein, 28g fat, 45g carbohydrates, 6g fiber. Balanced plate with lean-ish poultry, vegetables, and a moderate starch portion.
Drink pairing: A fresh Pinot Noir or an unoaked Chardonnay works beautifully. Pinot Noir matches the savory roasted chicken and mushrooms without overpowering them, while Chardonnay echoes the lemony pan sauce and creamy potatoes.