Roasted Chicken with Quinoa

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   3 min hands-on

   • Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
   • Pat the chicken dry and season with salt. Rub with olive oil for a golden skin.

2. Prepare the Vegetables

   4 min hands-on

   • Slice the zucchini into thick rounds and onions into thin slices. Place in a roasting tray.
   • Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper, then toss to coat.

3. Add Garlic and Lemon

   4 min hands-on

   • Slice tops off garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and wrap in foil. Place in the tray.
   • Cut lemons into quarters and scatter around the tray.

4. Roast the Chicken and Vegetables

   2 min hands-on60 min waiting

   • Place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Roast for about 1 hour.
   • Check doneness with a thermometer (70°C/160°F) or ensure clear juices run out. If undercooked, roast for 10–15 more minutes.

5. Rest the Chicken

   10 min waiting

   • Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for 10–15 minutes on a cutting board.

6. Enhance the Vegetables

   2 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Unwrap garlic bulbs, squeeze softened cloves into the vegetables, stir, and return to the oven for 10–15 minutes.

7. Cook the Quinoa

   3 min hands-on15 min waiting

   • Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook using a 2:1 water to quinoa ratio until tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

8. Prepare the Garnish

   2 min hands-on

   • Finely chop tarragon and zest the remaining lemon.

9. Assemble the Dish

   5 min hands-on

   • Carve the chicken into portions. Slice the breasts and shred the legs.
   • Toss vegetables with lemon zest, juice, and tarragon.

10. Plate and Serve

    3 min hands-on

    • Spread Greek yogurt on each plate.
    • Add quinoa, roasted vegetables, and chicken.
    • Sprinkle with cayenne pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
    • Cooking tips:
    • For a crispier chicken skin, brush it with extra olive oil halfway through roasting.
    • Avoid overcrowding the roasting tray to ensure even roasting of vegetables.
    • Use fresh tarragon if available for a more vibrant aroma.
    • Resting the chicken is crucial for juiciness; do not skip this step.