Spiced Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Purple Sweet Potato
I must confess, I have a deep-seated love affair with oven cooking. I don’t mean I own a gigantic oven, but rather, it’s my go-to culinary method. The sweet simplicity of it! The oven diligently does the grunt work, while I can kick back and relax…or, let’s face it, chase after those never-ending house chores.
Regardless, this version of Lurpak’s Greek Lemon Chicken has become a regular in my routine, mainly because of its simplicity. Oh, and also the inclusion of whole lemon – a must with a rich butter sauce like this one.
Enjoy this easy weeknight meal!
Spiced Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Purple Sweet Potato
An easy one-tray baked chicken dish perfect for weeknights when you want something nourishing, full of flavour and simple!
Serves:
4
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 100g Lurpak Slightly Salted Butter
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 tbsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp cinnamon, ground
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- 1 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin on
- 1 whole lemon, cut into slices
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 purple sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, skin on and crushed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ground cinnamon, and dried oregano.
- Place the chicken, lemon slices, onions, potatoes, and garlic in a large roasting dish, then pour over the melted butter mix.
- Rub the melted butter into all the ingredients, making sure everything is well covered. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle over roughly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you have a bigger roasting dish that I do, you can add in more onion and more potato.
About Liv
I’m a holistic nutritionist (BSc) and healthy chef and I’m obsessed with waking up every day happy to be alive and excited for the day ahead, and eating incredible nourishing food!
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