- 0:20 Prep
- 0:40 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Here is a healthy, budget-friendly recipe for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-light olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 orange, juiced
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 450g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
- 450g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
- 100g baby spinach leaves
- Salt, to season
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 240°C. Combine 1 tablespoon of oil, honey, mustard and 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange juice in a large baking dish. Add chicken and turn to coat.
- Step 2Combine remaining oil, sweet potatoes and potatoes in a large, non-stick roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Step 3Place potatoes on top shelf of oven. Roast, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes. Place chicken on lower shelf of oven. Roast, basting occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- Step 4Swap pans around in oven. Roast potatoes and chicken for a further 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Step 5Reserve 4 drumsticks (see tip). Divide the potatoes and spinach between serving plates. Top each with 2 of the remaining drumsticks. Serve.
- Low carb
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2959 kj
Energy
33g
Fat Total
8g
Saturated Fat
5g
Fibre
50g
Protein
217mg
Cholesterol
274.66mg
Sodium
29g
Carbs (sugar)
49g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Place reserved drumsticks on a plate. Allow to cool. Cover with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge.
- Author: Jenny Fanshaw
- Image credit: Louise Lister
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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