Herby dressed turnips & roast chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Herby dressed turnips & roast chicken
120 min.
4
669kcal

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Transform your mealtime with the delightful Herby Dressed Turnips & Roast Chicken, a dish that effortlessly merges rustic comfort with vibrant flavors. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is a crowd-pleaser, promising to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Picture a succulent roast chicken, seasoned to perfection and surrounded by aromatic garlic, yielding a rich, savory aroma as it roasts in the oven. The star of this meal, the turnips, are not just a side dish but an explosion of herbaceous freshness, enhanced by a garlicky dressing that brings together flat-leaf parsley and capers for a delightful twist.

This recipe, designed for four, serves as an ideal centerpiece for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. With a cooking time of just two hours, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity. The combination of protein-packed chicken and nutrient-rich turnips makes this dish not only tasty but also nourishing. As you pull the golden chicken from the oven, the anticipation builds for the delicious flavors that await. Share this beautiful meal on your table, and enjoy the laughter and joy that good food brings to your dining experience. Step into the kitchen and savor the satisfaction of creating something truly special!

Ingredients

  • small meat from a rotisserie chicken 
  • tbsp olive oil for rubbing
  •  garlic bulbs separated
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 
  •  turnips peeled halved cut into wedges
  • large handful flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
  • small handful capers roughly chopped
  • small bunch watercress 
  • 100 ml white wine 
  • 300 ml chicken stock see 

Equipment

  • oven
  • sieve
  • mortar and pestle
  • gravy boat

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  2. Rub the chicken all over with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place in a roasting tin and roast for 1 hr. Scatter the garlic around the chicken and toss in the juices. Return the chicken to the oven for 30 mins more until it is cooked and garlic is soft.
  4. Place the chicken on a board to rest. Squeeze all the garlic cloves out of their skins and pound to a paste with a mortar and pestle.
  5. Mix with the 5 tbsp oil and the vinegar, then set aside. Make the gravy by adding the white wine to the roasting tin and bubbling down.
  6. Add the chicken stock, then pass the gravy through a strainer into a gravy boat.
  7. Boil the turnips in salted water for 6 mins until just cooked with a slight crunch. Toss them through the garlicky dressing with the parsley and capers, seasoning to taste. Joint the chicken, scatter with watercress, and serve with the herby turnips on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories669kcal
Protein24.32%
Fat65.9%
Carbs9.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.5
Glycemic Load
6.45
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.803478489751%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
2.17mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
1.79mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
2.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:669.03kcal
33.45%
Fat:47.3g
72.77%
Saturated Fat:10.89g
68.08%
Carbohydrates:15.79g
5.26%
Net Carbohydrates:12.4g
4.51%
Sugar:8.44g
9.37%
Cholesterol:145.11mg
48.37%
Sodium:377.53mg
16.41%
Alcohol:2.61g
100%
Alcohol %:0.65%
100%
Protein:39.28g
78.57%
Vitamin B3:14.95mg
74.76%
Vitamin C:46.18mg
55.98%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
45.9%
Selenium:30.68µg
43.82%
Vitamin K:45.94µg
43.75%
Phosphorus:362.01mg
36.2%
Potassium:844.17mg
24.12%
Vitamin E:3.24mg
21.62%
Vitamin B5:2.14mg
21.43%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.32%
Zinc:3.16mg
21.1%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.92%
Magnesium:66.51mg
16.63%
Iron:2.74mg
15.24%
Copper:0.3mg
15.09%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.99%
Fiber:3.4g
13.59%
Folate:45.12µg
11.28%
Vitamin A:553.06IU
11.06%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Calcium:92.95mg
9.3%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%