Herbed Chicken and Squash

Ingredients for Herbed Chicken and Squash

• 4 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1kg)

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided, plus 4 sprigs for garnish

• 1 teaspoon salt, divided

• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 450g peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash

• 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil, divided

• 350g cipollini or sweet onions, halved if large

• 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, divided

• Vegetable oil cooking spray

• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons chopped ginger

• 1 clove garlic, chopped

How to make Herbed Chicken and Squash

Position rack in lower third of oven; heat oven to 204°C. Season chicken with 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. In a bowl, toss squash with 1 teaspoon oil. In a second bowl, toss onions with 2 teaspoons vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. Place chicken on pan bone side up; spread squash and onion in a single layer around chicken; sprinkle vegetables with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper; roast 15 minutes. In second bowl, combine preserves, mustard, ginger, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar. Flip chicken and brush with apricot-mustard sauce; turn veggies; roast until chicken's internal temperature reaches 74°C, 10 to 15 minutes more. Divide chicken and veggies among 4 plates; garnish each with a sprig of rosemary.

Haftungsausschluss

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