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Roast chicken and vegetable medley Roast chicken and vegetable medley
 

Try our take on this classic and comforting weekend-perfect dish.

 
Portion

Serves 4–6

Time

55 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1.8kg whole chicken, cut into portions
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 500g baby rainbow carrots, ends trimmed, halved lengthways
  • 500g potatoes, washed, cut into 3cm chunks
  • 1 zucchini, ends trimmed, thickly sliced
  • ½ red capsicum, cut into 2cm chunks
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbs honey
  • 1 tbs pistachio dukkah
  • Flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve

Method

1
Preheat oven to 220°C. Place chicken portions in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the oil and sprinkle with paprika, fennel and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
2
Heat a large oven-safe roasting pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, for 5 mins, or until golden brown. Transfer to plate.
3
Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Add the onion, carrots and potatoes. Cook, turning occasionally, for 5 mins, or until golden brown. Remove pan from the heat and add chicken, zucchini and red capsicum. Drizzle stock and honey around the chicken and sprinkle through and vegetables are tender.
4
Sprinkle the chicken with parsley and serve immediately.
 

Originally published in The Costco Connection, May/Jun 2021. Pick up the latest copy at your local warehouse or read it online.