Chicken w/ Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
(from momx2ms’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 lb. butternut squash, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 red or yellow onion, chopped
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine the Brussels sprouts, squash, onion, lemon slices and minced garlic in a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and nutmeg and toss to combine. Spread veggie mixture onto a large baking sheet.
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Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fennel seeds, red pepper, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper and sage in a small bowl. Coat chicken with the marinade and arrange chicken on top of the Brussels sprouts and squash mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until both the veggies and chicken are cooked through. Portion onto plates, squeeze any remaining juice from the lemon over each serving and enjoy!