Roast Chicken & Cauliflower
Ingredients
Food Safety
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Steps
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Cut chicken thighs half. Set aside.
Heat one tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Cover and keep warm reserving pan juices.
Cut head of cauliflower into four. Remove core. Cut into florets approximately 2 inches (5 cm) large. Toss florets with the other tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil. Spread out on a baking tray. Place in pre-heated oven and roast 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn cauliflower florets over to promote even roasting. Place chicken and pan juices over cauliflower and continue to cook until just tender and chicken is heated through – about 5-10 minutes or has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from oven.
To serve, place roasted chicken pieces in centre of a serving platter. Add cauliflower and pan juices to a large bowl. Toss with the capers, minced parsley and balsamic vinegar. Spread around chicken on platter. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Helpful Tip
Eight thighs approximately 80 grams each are used in this dish. If you have smaller eaters the recipe will feed more than four people.
Nutrition Info
| Per 330 g serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 135 mg |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Per 330 g serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Potassium | 24 |
| Calcium | 8 |
| Iron | 15 |
| Vitamin A | 8 |
| Vitamin C | 150 |
| Vitamin B6 | 47 |
| Vitamin B12 | 28 |
| Folate | 11 |
| Zinc | 39 |
