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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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large shallots (peeled and quartered)
  • 2 sweet potatoes or yams (peeled, sliced 1-inch thick and quartered (14 oz))
  • 2 garlic 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))

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  2. 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.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or casserole pan and arrange in an even layer.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer the chicken legs to the baking dish over the vegetables.
  6. Drizzle any of the remaining marinade over the top of the chicken and pour the wine around the sides of the dish.
  7. 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 Information

Serving 2pieces chicken , 1/2 sweet potato Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 55.5g (111%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 249mg (83%) Sodium 857mg (36%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Serving 2pieces chicken , 1/2 sweet potato
Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 55.5g 111%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 249mg 83%
Sodium 857mg 36%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 5.5g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.