This one dish roasted chicken with vegetables is easy and convenient. Paired with simple root vegetables, this juicy and tender chicken recipe is full of flavor and perfect for any weeknight dinner!
Oven roasted chicken is delicious especially when it’s paired with vegetables. When making this recipe, I decided to not roast a whole chicken. I simplified things by using boneless and skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks. I added my favorite root vegetables and this turned out to be a savory and easy one dish weeknight dinner!
I made it a point to only use simple ingredients for this dish. Fresh root vegetables provide so much flavor, especially when paired with chicken and fresh thyme.
Expert Tips for Making the Best Roasted Chicken
- Roast Chicken Cooking Time – Because I’m cooking dark meat in the oven at 375 degrees, it usually takes a good 40 minutes to get the chicken thighs and drumsticks done. Some people will argue and say it should only take 30-35 minutes to fully cook. To ensure your chicken is cooked all the way through, use an internal meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached 165 degrees before you pull it out of the oven.
- Roast Covered or Uncovered? – You can either cook it covered with aluminum foil, a top, or leave it uncovered. I choose to leave it uncovered because I love the golden brown roasted chicken pieces. It provides more flavor to this dish!
- Vegetables with Roasted Chicken – I love sweet root vegetables so I chose to use carrots, sweet potatoes and red onion. They pair extremely well with the maple syrup used in this dish. Want to add other vegetables? Go for it! I’ve used brussels sprouts, new potatoes, and pearl onions and it turned out delish!
- Should I Peel the Carrots and Sweet Potatoes? – NO!! Leave those peels on! The skins on the carrots and sweet potatoes contain a TON of nutrition. Once the vegetables and chicken are cooked, you would never know the skins were kept on those vegetables. They come out super soft, tender and delish!
- Can I Use Chicken Breasts – Yes! If you don’t like dark meat, chicken breasts work as a great substitute in this dish. You can also use a whole chicken, but that takes longer and is a bit more effort.
- Can I Use a Le Creuset Instead of a Pyrex Dish? – Yes. A Le Creuset work amazing for this recipe, but not everyone has one so a Pyrex Dish works great.
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