Speedy Balsamic Roast Chicken

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Serves: 4

Time to prep: 10 minutes

Time to cook: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 bunch beetroot, trimmed, peeled, cut into thin wedges
• 2 carrots, peeled, halved, cut into 3cm pieces
• 2 medium red onions, cut into wedges
• 1.5kg mixed chicken pieces, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Method

• Preheat oven to 220ºC/200ºC fan-forced. Combine vinegar, garlic and 2 tablespoons oil in a jug. Place beetroot, carrot and onion in a roasting pan. Toss through vinegar mixture. Roast for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut slits in chicken. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches, turning, for 10 minutes or until browned. Add to roasting pan.
• Top with rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve.

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