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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 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 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.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 200g each), butternut squash, peeled and diced, cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped, shallot, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil. Equipment: oven, baking tray, mixing bowl, sharp knife, toothpicks (optional), meat thermometer (recommended), baking dish.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3 cm cubes, olive oil, salt, plus more to taste, black pepper, plus more to taste. Equipment: oven, large roasting pan or ovenproof skillet, meat thermometer, tongs, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked for food safety (74°C/165°F internal temperature).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 75 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: Roasting pan or large cast iron skillet, Meat thermometer, Kitchen twine (optional), Oven, Knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking temperature and avoid overcooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 80 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: whole chicken, room temperature, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, olive oil, divided. Equipment: roasting pan, meat thermometer, chef's knife, cutting board, kitchen towel, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Bring the chicken to room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking.