Citrus Herb Roasted Vegetables & Chicken

There’s nothing better than a sweet burst of citrus zest and savory herbs to wake a dish of vegetables and chicken. And that includes this Citrus Herb Roasted Vegetables & Chicken.

A citrus herb seasoning is a bright and sunny blend of orange and lemon zest with garden-fresh herbs like thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, sage and fennel.

Citrus herb seasoning helps boost the flavors in ordinary foods to make them extraordinary.

The citrus herb seasoning is easy to make. Simply add the following to a small jar and mix together.

1 1/2 teaspoons each of dried lemon and orange zest – Link To Article Below Explains How To Dry Zest

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried basil

1 teaspoon Himalayan salt

Makes about 1/3 cup of citrus herb seasoning. Store in mason jar with a tight lid in a dry dark area away from heat and use within 6 months.

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This savory blend of herbs and citrus zest is well suited for many uses in the kitchen.

Besides this savory Citrus Herb Roasted Vegetables & Chicken, use the citrus herb seasoning to make a vinaigrette, or use as a rub with salmon and season with a variety of different vegetables before roasting.

What’s best about this meal is it save you time. How so?

By roasting together, at the same time your main dish meat and a side dish of vegetables. It couldn’t be more better than this.

Citrus Herb Roasted Vegetables & Chicken

6 – 8 chicken thighs, skinless, bone-in

2 zucchini squash,

2 crookneck squash

2 carrots

15 Brussels sprouts

1 small eggplant

1 to 2 tablespoons of the herb seasoning mix

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons honey (optional to use 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar)

1/4 cup orange juice

1 garlic clove, minced

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Cut Brussels sprouts in half. Cut all other vegetables into 1/2-inch chunks.

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Mix the seasoning with the olive oil, honey and orange juice in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

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Next, add chicken thighs bone side down to baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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Remove baking dish from oven and turn thighs skin side up and arrange chopped vegetables over and around meat.

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Cook’s Notes

If you want to use the citrus herb seasoning to roast the vegetables only, add vegetables to pan and roast for 30 minutes in the 400 degree oven.

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Place baking dish back into oven and cook another 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

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Remove roasted vegetables to a serving dish, then place meat on to a serving platter. Pour seasoned liquid (as much as you like) over roasted vegetables.

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Plate and serve.

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