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Roasted Chicken with Squash

Juicy chicken thighs roast alongside cubed squash, onions, paprika, and garlic on a single sheet pan.

Time
45 min
Serving
476 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $1.50
Protein
31 g
Roasted Chicken with Squash

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Chicken thighspack 900 g ≈ $3.99 160 g
  2. 2 Pumpkinpack 1 kg ≈ $2.80 250 g
  3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
  4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 3 g
  5. 5 Olive oil 10 ml
  6. 6 Paprika 1 g
  7. 7 Salt 2 g
  8. 8 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Peel and cut squash into 1.2-inch cubes, and slice onions3 into thick rounds.

  3. Mince garlic4, then mix with half the oil, half the salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken1 thighs with the mixture and let marinate for 10 minutes.

  4. Toss squash and onions3 with the remaining oil, paprika, and remaining salt.

  5. Arrange chicken1 thighs in a single layer on the baking sheet, then scatter squash and onions3 around them.

  6. Roast for 35 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping chicken1 and veggies halfway through. The dish is done when the chicken juices run clear (165°F/74°C internally) and the squash yields easily to a fork.

  7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot, spooning the pan juices over the top.

Tips

Why it works
Rubbing garlic into the chicken first lets the flavor penetrate while you prep the veggies. Skip this and the garlic will burn before the chicken cooks.
Substitutions
Use 40g leftover roasted sweet potato cubes instead of pumpkin; add ½ tsp cinnamon if you like. Swap onion for 40g diced fennel bulb.
Common mistakes
Overcooked chicken turns dry and shrinks. Check with a meat thermometer at 74°C. Undercooked pumpkin stays hard; pierce with a fork to test.
Storing and reheating
Eat fresh or within 2 days. Reheat in a 180°C oven for 10 minutes with a splash of water. Freezes poorly. Pumpkin turns mushy.
Serve with
Pair with 150g cooked couscous and a simple green salad for a balanced plate. Works for weeknight dinners when you’re short on time.

In short

  • Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.

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