Mediterranean baked chicken with lemon, rosemary, potatoes, fennel, and tomatoes. Bright, herby, and very different from the previous set, while still using spring-friendly produce for Washington in late March.
Details
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 pack $6.49
- Organic yellow potato 1 bag or 3 medium potatoes $2.59
- Organic fennel bulb 1 bulb $2.99
- Organic roma tomatoes, 16 OZ 1 pack $2.99
- Lemon 1 $0.89
- Organic garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves $2.89
- Organic rosemary, 0.5 OZ 1 pack $2.99
- Yellow onion 1 small $1.49
- Olive oil 3 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Black pepper 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut 3 medium potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Slice 1 fennel bulb and 1 small onion into wedges. Halve 1 to 1 1/2 cups roma tomatoes. Mince 3 garlic cloves.
- On a sheet pan, toss potatoes, fennel, onion, tomatoes, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper.
- Rub chicken thighs with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp lemon juice, chopped rosemary leaves, and remaining salt.
- Nestle chicken among the vegetables.
- Roast 30 to 35 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- If desired, broil 2 minutes for extra color.
- Serve with pan juices spooned over the top.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: High protein, moderate carbs, rich in vegetables and olive oil.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Vermentino