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Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 170 g each), Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, butternut squash (about 600 g), peeled and cubed. Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowls, Measuring spoons, Knife, Cutting board, Oven.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) by using a meat thermometer.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), olive oil, divided, carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes (~200 g). Equipment: oven, baking sheet, large skillet (preferably cast iron), tongs, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 74°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, butternut squash (about 700 g / 1.5 lb), peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes, olive oil, onion, chopped, carrots, peeled and sliced. Equipment: oven, large roasting tray, large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skin-on chicken breasts (about 150-180g / 5-6 oz each), asparagus, trimmed and cut into 4cm (1.5-inch) pieces, baby carrots, halved lengthwise, fresh or thawed green peas, olive oil. Equipment: frying pan or skillet, tongs, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 170-200 g / 6-7 oz each), butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2 cm (3/4 inch) cubes, fresh sage leaves, chopped, garlic, minced, quinoa, rinsed. Equipment: oven, large oven-safe baking tray or sheet, medium saucepan with lid, large skillet or frying pan, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness by pounding slightly if needed for even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork tenderloin, trimmed, pure maple syrup, olive oil, divided, Dijon mustard, salt. Equipment: oven, roasting pan or sheet pan, mixing bowl, meat thermometer, baking tray, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is safely cooked to 63°C (145°F) and remains juicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (~1.2 kg), olive oil, pure maple syrup, carrots, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces. Equipment: large roasting pan or baking sheet, mixing bowl, kitchen tongs, meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help crisp the skin.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150-180 g each), butternut squash, peeled and cubed, Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces, garlic, minced. Equipment: baking sheet (sheet pan), mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: For extra crisp skin, pat chicken thighs dry and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skin-on turkey breast, Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: roasting pan or large baking sheet, meat thermometer, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150-180 g each), new potatoes, halved, baby carrots, trimmed, asparagus, woody ends trimmed, olive oil. Equipment: large oven-safe frying pan or skillet, roasting tray or baking sheet, oven.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure it crisps up nicely.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, patted dry, spring asparagus, trimmed, lemon, zested and sliced into thin rounds, garlic, smashed, fresh thyme leaves. Equipment: roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, kitchen twine (optional), meat thermometer, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken and avoid undercooking.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 150-180 g each), olive oil, lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice), fresh thyme leaves, fresh rosemary, finely chopped. Equipment: frying pan or skillet, tongs, zester or fine grater, knife, cutting board, plate or dish for resting chicken.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 74°C (165°F) internal temperature.