Turmeric Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Caramelized sweet potatoes and shallots are the bed for roasted chicken thighs and legs that come together in this one-pot healthy chicken dinner.
Foto: Skinnytaste
Ingredients
- 2 large shallots (peeled and quartered)
- 2 sweet potatoes or yams (peeled, sliced 1-inch thick and quartered (14 oz))
- 2 g arlic cloves (minced or pressed through garlic press)
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 skinless chicken drumsticks (on the bone)
- 4 skinless chicken thighs (on the bone)
- juice of 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Herbs De Provence or poultry seasoning
- 1/3 cup white wine ((swap for chicken broth for whole30/paleo))
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 425F.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss the shallots, yams, together with the garlic, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, garlic powder, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, and olive oil until thoroughly combined.
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Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or casserole pan and arrange in an even layer.
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Add the chicken to the mixing bowl and season with lemon juice, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and Herbs de Provence, toss to coat well.
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Transfer the chicken legs to the baking dish over the vegetables.
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Drizzle any of the remaining marinade over the top of the chicken and pour the wine around the sides of the dish.
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Cover with foil and roast 45 minutes, turn chicken and sweet potatoes and finish, uncovered, until the chicken is fork-tender and the sweet potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
π° Cost Estimate
π Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| shallots | 2 large | - | - |
| sweet potatoes or yams | 2 | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 2 g | - | - |
| ground turmeric | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| garlic powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| ground ginger | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| kosher salt | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| skinless chicken drumsticks | 4 | - | - |
| skinless chicken thighs | 4 | - | - |
| juice of 1 lemon juice | 1 l | - | - |
| Herbs De Provence or poultry seasoning | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| white wine | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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