Maple roast chicken with potatoes & thyme

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Maple roast chicken with potatoes & thyme
75 min.
4
573kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Maple Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Thyme! This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for any meal—from a cozy lunch with friends to a sumptuous dinner that will impress your family—this recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible for various dietary needs.

Imagine succulent chicken legs roasted to perfection, brushed with a luscious maple syrup glaze that caramelizes into a sticky, golden delight. The addition of seasonal vegetables, such as hearty new potatoes, vibrant red peppers, and tender courgettes, creates a colorful medley that complements the main star of the dish. The infusion of garlic and fresh thyme elevates the flavors, ensuring each bite is rich and aromatic.

In just 75 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that serves four, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With a caloric count of 573 kcal per serving, this dish strikes a wonderful balance between indulgence and nourishment. So, gather your ingredients and let’s embark on this culinary journey to bring warmth, flavor, and satisfaction to your table!

Ingredients

  • 750 baby potatoes such as charlottes, halved
  • small onion red cut into wedges
  • head cloves separated
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp maple syrup 
  • tbsp coarse mustard 
  • large bell pepper red deseeded cut into chunky pieces
  • large zucchini halved sliced
  • sprigs thyme sprigs fresh
  • large .6 lb. chicken legs and thighs. this weight usually gives me 4 legs and 4 thighs 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  2. Mix the potatoes, onions, all but 2 garlic cloves and half the oil in a large roasting tin with seasoning to taste. Roast for 15 mins.
  3. Meanwhile crush the remaining garlic and mix with the maple syrup, mustard, remaining oil and seasoning to taste.
  4. Toss the pepper, courgettes and thyme with the potatoes, then arrange the chicken portions on top and brush liberally with the maple syrup mixture. Roast for 45 mins to 1 hr until the chicken is golden and sticky and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve with rocket or green beans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories573kcal
Protein19.31%
Fat44.27%
Carbs36.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.81
Glycemic Load
28.65
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.266956303431%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.61mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
1.87mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
13.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:572.77kcal
28.64%
Fat:28.58g
43.97%
Saturated Fat:6.84g
42.78%
Carbohydrates:52.89g
17.63%
Net Carbohydrates:45g
16.37%
Sugar:15.61g
17.34%
Cholesterol:119.8mg
39.93%
Sodium:179.27mg
7.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.06g
56.11%
Vitamin C:123.87mg
150.15%
Vitamin B6:1.42mg
70.88%
Manganese:1.12mg
55.95%
Potassium:1674.52mg
47.84%
Vitamin B3:9.31mg
46.57%
Phosphorus:399.63mg
39.96%
Selenium:25.68µg
36.69%
Vitamin A:1768.77IU
35.38%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.92%
Fiber:7.89g
31.55%
Magnesium:112.84mg
28.21%
Folate:103.89µg
25.97%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.24%
Vitamin B5:2.38mg
23.78%
Zinc:3.26mg
21.76%
Copper:0.39mg
19.7%
Iron:3.51mg
19.51%
Vitamin K:20.32µg
19.36%
Vitamin E:2.2mg
14.65%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.02%
Calcium:93.4mg
9.34%