Roast Chicken with Shallots

Again, I've been terrible. So sorry (I should probably just stop apologizing and resign myself to the fact that I will not post every single day).  I have a few things I definitely want to post about, and I've been brainstorming topics.  But for today, I have a delicious recipe.

I found this dish over a year ago and I probably make it at least once a month. I honestly have no idea where I got it from - I have adapted it over time to make it my own, subbing out ingredients, cutting out others, adding still others in.  It's so easy and it's the kind of dish that makes people think you spent a long time slaving over. It has a super savory flavor and everyone who has tried it has asked me for the recipe. Definitely something to try if you like chicken with some real flavor.

The side dish is Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes.  This is something I make ALL the time.  We love sweet potato in my house, so we always have them on hand. While peeling and chopping the sweet potato isn't my favorite part, it always relaxes me. Aside from that, the dish couldn't really be any easier.


Roast Chicken with Shallots & Onion Roasted Sweet Potato

For the chicken: 

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tbsp honey

2 large shallots, peeled and minced

4 pieces bone-in chicken (You can use any kind - I have made this recipe with chicken breast, chicken thigh, etc.  Just adjust cooking time accordingly)

Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper (for seasoning)

Directions

1. Preheat over to 425 degrees. 

2. In a baking dish large enough to hold all the chicken in a single layer, combine the first five ingredients, whisking to combine. 

3. Toss the chicken in, coating it with the shallots. 

4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 

5. Place the chicken face up on the pan in a single layer. 

6. Bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken starts to brown on top. Turn the chicken over and spoon the pan juices and shallots on top. 

7. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the shallots are caramelized. 

8. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!

For the sweet potato: 

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2" - 1" chunks. 

1 packet Lipton Recipe Secret Onion Soup and Dip Mix

2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

2. In a large bowl, mix all three ingredients, making sure that the sweet potato is well-coated. 

3. Place in a single layer in a baking dish. 

4. Bake for 20 minutes. 

5. Toss the potatoes, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until you can easily spear the potato with a fork. 

6. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy! 

XoXo, 

Jen