Description
A wholesome and flavorful roast chicken recipe featuring tender bone-in, skin-on chicken roasted alongside sweet pumpkin, red onion, and aromatic garlic, all infused with fresh sage and a hint of balsamic and honey glaze. This easy-to-make oven dish delivers a perfect balance of crisp skin and soft vegetables, ideal for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.2-1.5 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken
- 700 grams pumpkin (or butternut squash)
- 1 red onion
- 1 head garlic
Seasoning and Marinade
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 15 grams fresh sage (or 3 tablespoons dried sage)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray. Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature and prepare a large roasting tray with raised edges. Lightly rub the tray with olive oil or line it with sturdy baking paper to prevent sticking and to hold pan juices.
- Make the Oil Mixture. In a mug or small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season the mixture lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Vegetables. Peel and cut the red onion into thick slices. Wash the pumpkin thoroughly and cut it into large chunks. Break the head of garlic into individual cloves but do not peel them.
- Combine Ingredients in Tray. Place the chicken pieces, pumpkin chunks, onion slices, and unpeeled garlic cloves evenly in the prepared roasting tray. Pour the oil mixture over everything and use your hands to rub it evenly across all ingredients.
- Season and Add Sage. Generously season the chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. For fresh sage, remove thick stems, roughly tear the leaves, and scatter them over the tray. If using dried sage, sprinkle it evenly over the dish. Massage the salt, pepper, and sage into the ingredients briefly for full flavor integration.
- Roast in Oven. Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 60 minutes. Roast until the chicken skin turns crispy and golden brown, the vegetables soften, and the aroma fills your kitchen.
- Serve and Enjoy. Serve the dish immediately while piping hot. Include the soft roasted garlic cloves and drizzle the delicious pan juices over the chicken and vegetables for maximum flavor. Alternatively, divide into containers and refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
- This tray-baked roast chicken with pumpkin, sage, and red onion is easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious.
- Perfect for a family dinner and suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
- Retention of the pan juices enhances flavor and moisture—don’t discard them when serving.
- Use fresh sage if available for brighter herbal notes, but dried sage works well too.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences for salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
