roasted chicken w/vegetables

  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb. red potatoes, cut into chunks3 large carrots, sliced thickly1 med. red onion, cut into 8 wedges1 TBS. vegetable oil1 tsp. herbs de provence1/3 cup balsamic vinegar3 TBS brown sugar2 tsp. instant espresso powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In large roasting pan, toss vegetables w/ oil and spices. Pat chicken dry with paper towel; place on top of vegetables and sprinkle w/ 1/2 tsp. salt. Roast 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir vinegar, sugar, espresso powder, 1/4 cup water and more spices. Heat to boiling and stir as it heats -- reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes or until thickened and slightly syrupy.
Brush chicken with sauce. Roast 15 min. Brush with sauce; roast 10 min. or until thermometer inserted into thickest part reaches 165 degrees.
Transfer chicken and vegetables to platter. Strain pan juices into measuring cup; discard fat. Pour juices over chicken and vegetables.

Serving Size: 2 thighs, with veggies

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETHTIFER.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 295.1
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 114.5 mg
  • Sodium: 167.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 30.3 g

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