Herby roast chicken with white beans recipe
This herb-packed roast chicken recipe makes a wonderful weekend dinner idea. Succulent chicken thighs with gorgeously crisp skin, tender vegetables and hearty white beans – all of which can be ready in under an hour. For a lower-fat version with all the flavour, toss skinless chicken thighs in a little oil with the herbs and seasoning before roasting.
See method- Serves 4
- 8 mins to prepare and 42 mins to cook
- 837 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon, zested and ½ juiced
- 8 skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 small celeriac, diced
- 250ml chicken stock
- 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 100g baby spinach
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 3480kJ 837.0kcal
- Fat
- 58g
- Saturates
- 22g
- Salt
- 1.9g
- Sugars
- 9g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 26.3gProtein 53.7gFibre 11.7g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. In a bowl, combine the butter, herbs, garlic and lemon zest. Season well and mix again. Gently ease the skin away from one end of each chicken thigh with your fingers, being careful not to tear it. Push a little herby butter under the skin, then smooth flat.
- Put the chicken in a roasting tin and roast for 30-35 minutes, until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through with no pink meat remaining. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the carrot, celery and onion and cook for 10 minutes, or until just softened.
- Add the celeriac and stock, then simmer for a further 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the beans and spinach until warmed through and wilted. Season to taste, adding a little lemon juice. Serve the chicken with the bean mixture.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze the beans only. Cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.
- As part of a healthy balanced diet, we recommend this recipe for a special occasion or treat.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
