UK Roast Chicken Breast with Crispy Potatoes and Gravy
Juicy herb-roasted chicken breast served alongside golden oven-roasted potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, and sweet carrots with a savory dairy-free gravy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
32 min
Total
47 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
32 min
Total
47 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Saucepan · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked chicken and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for an easy meal prep lunch.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment p…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Next: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
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Wash and cut the potato into bite-sized…
Wash and cut the potato into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) roastie chunks, then trim the carrot into thick coins.
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Toss the potato chunks and carrot coins…
Toss the potato chunks and carrot coins on one side of the baking tray with half of the olive oil and a pinch of dried rosemary until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Place the chicken breast on the other…
Place the chicken breast on the other side of the tray, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season with dried thyme, black pepper, and sea salt.
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Transfer the tray to the oven and…
Transfer the tray to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Add the tenderstem broccoli to the tray…
Add the tenderstem broccoli to the tray next to the carrots and return to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork
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Warm the chicken stock in a small…
While the tray finishes roasting, warm the chicken stock in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk the cornstarch into 1 tbsp of…
Whisk the cornstarch into 1 tbsp of cold water until smooth, then whisk it into the simmering chicken stock for 2 minutes until slightly thickened into a rich gravy.
Look for: smooth, then whisk it into the simmering chicken stock for 2 minutes until slightly thickened into a rich gravy
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Remove the chicken breast from the oven…
Remove the chicken breast from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 3 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Plate the sliced chicken breast alongside the…
Plate the sliced chicken breast alongside the roasted potatoes, carrots, and broccoli, and spoon the warm gravy over top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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