ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH WINTER SQUASH
Roasted chicken thighs can be the juicy, meaty center of many weeknight meals. Add delicata squash, quickly tossed in a maple syrup-butter glaze, along with slices of lemon and sage, and you have a something more unusual, an interplay of flavors that don't generally meet on the same sheet pan. This recipe is a little too fussy to count as a fast weeknight dish, but there is nothing difficult about any of the steps. And it's a fine introduction to delicata squash, if you haven't cooked with them yet. Unlike many other winter squash varieties, they have a thin skin and don't need to be peeled (just cut them in half and remove the seeds), making them as easy to prepare as they are sweet.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil; drop in lemon slices and cook for two minutes. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon slices, 1 tablespoon oil, sage, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine syrup, butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and chile powder. Simmer for 3 minutes. Toss mixture with squash.
- Spread squash in a 9-by-13-inch pan or on a large rimmed baking sheet. Nestle chicken and lemon on top of squash. Roast for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, toss scallions and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Scatter over chicken and squash; keep roasting until chicken is no longer pink, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Min Dio
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are impressive.
Masud Academy
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of squash and chicken, and you can adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Nakibuule Ruth
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and clean up, and the results are delicious.
Dixie Black
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Most Habiba
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The squash is roasted until it's sweet and caramelized, and the chicken is juicy and flavorful.
Amjid Lala
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it with different types of squash and it's always a hit.
Louis Mwale
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up winter squash. The chicken and squash are both cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.
omar almassry
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the squash is a great way to add some vegetables to the meal.
Bro Detpol
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken thigh recipe! The chicken is so crispy and flavorful, and the squash is a great side dish. I highly recommend this recipe.
Akash Fareed
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was juicy and the squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.
Sohel Sorker
[email protected]This roasted chicken thighs recipe with winter squash was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the squash was tender and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.