Showing posts with label speedy. Show all posts
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Friday, 16 January 2015

Speedy Balsamic Roast Chicken


Keep dinner fast, interesting and tasty with these bulk-buy items.

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.