Tangy Lemon Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Recipe – A Flavourful Adventure!

Let’s face it; life can often get too busy and rushed for us to enjoy those carefully prepared, flavoursome home-cooked meals each night. But taking a little time during the weekend to prepare this slow-roasted lemon chicken will keep you yearning for more homemade wonders! This warming recipe pairs citrus-fuelled tangy chicken with a side of sweet potatoes, adding balance to your cheesy comfort food.

Ingredients:

For the chicken:
– 1 whole chicken
– 2 lemons
– 6 cloves garlic
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

For the potatoes:
– 4 sweet potatoes
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tsb paprika

Instructions:

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C.

2. Rinse your chicken under cool water, then pat dry.

3. Cut one of the lemons into slices and the other one in half. Squeeze the juice of one half onto the chicken and place some slices around the chicken.

4. Peel and crush your garlic cloves before massaging onto the chicken along with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Put this prepared chicken into a roasting dish and place it in the preheated oven.

6. While the chicken starts roasting, peel and cut your sweet potatoes into cubes. Toss these with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.

7. After the chicken has been roasting for about 30 minutes, add the sweet potatoes to the same roasting dish. Stir them occasionally for an even roast.

8. Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes for about another hour or until they are fully cooked and the chicken’s juices run clear.

9. Once they are all ready, take them out of the oven and let them rest for around 15 minutes.

10. Serve your succulent lemon chicken with those flavourful sweet potatoes on the side.

This recipe serves as a wonderful Sunday meal when you’ve got a little extra time on your hands, and it’s a beautiful blend of tangy, savory, and sweet. Plus, the leftovers make for delicious weekday lunches!

For a fun twist on this classic, you could add some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to your chicken before roasting and sprinkle some parmesan over your sweet potatoes for a cheesy touch.

Enjoy this hearty, healthy and hassle-free meal – a heartwarming favourite for the entire family. Bon Appétit!