When I’m busy at work, all I can think of is having a satisfying dinner and a glass of wine at the end of the day. For me, roast chicken is one of those satisfying meals. This one-pot dish is pure comfort from start to finish, even the prep work of chopping vegetables calms me down somehow. I just know I’m going to have a delicious meal.
I made this with a few basic vegetables I had on hand: onions, garlic, carrots and celery (broccoli also works). I chopped the veggies into rustic bite-size pieces and added olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs and spices, then topped with herbed chicken pieces. I like using chicken drumsticks and thighs but most other parts should work as well.
Recipe below…
Chop vegetables & place at the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper & herbs.
Rub olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs on chicken pieces and place on top of vegetables. Bake for about an hour.
Chicken Roasted on a Bed of Vegetables Recipe
2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
a mix of vegetables (like onions, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes and/or broccoli)
olive oil
1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped
dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano)
Heat the oven to 425°F.
Wash and prep your preferred vegetables and cut into bite-sized pieces. Make a bed for the chicken pieces by arranging the vegetables on the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs.
Rub the chicken drumsticks and thighs with olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper and place on top of vegetables.
Bake for an hour or until chicken is done. Let the chicken pieces rest on a serving platter. Mix vegetables in the baking dish and roast 5-10 minutes longer if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Total Time: 75-85 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
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I just found your blog and I love the colorful design and photography. I think I will keep visiting.
Thanks so much Aunt Clara
Baked chicken is healthier than fried chicken!
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This roast chicken on vegetables looks amazing! I’d love to come home from work to this on the table. Thanks for the recipe, Barb!
Thanks Betty! Roast chicken is one of my favorite dishes
Hi! Can i omit the balsmanic vinegar? (poor uni student who has never come across the usage of balsmanic vinegar)
Hi May – Definitely, you can try it out without balsamic. It adds some nice sweetness though, so you might wanna invest in some for future recipes
Could you add in Sweat Potatoe? How would that taste?
Yes, I’ve used sweet potatoes before, it’s definitely a nice addition.
I love the color of this dish. Looks so festive and filling. Roasting really brings out the best in the flavors.
I made the Roast Chicken on a bed of Veggies last night. Everybody raved over the dish, thank you. I just found your website and have made almond milk also, YUMMY,
Thanks so much Kay
Happy the dish was a success!
Btw, how did you make the almond milk? What blender did you use and did you strain your milk before serving?
Hi Barb, I used a Blendtec to blend the almonds. Next time I will add a touch of vanilla along with the dates. I will be drinking this milk for the rest of my life. I have a bed and breakfast in central PA and am devouring your dishes. Thanl you, Kay
That’s great, I’m sure your guests will be happy
do you skin your chicken or do you bake it with the skin?? and what kind of pan did you use metal or glass?
Hi Nicole – I bake the chicken with the skin for added flavor. The pan I use is a ceramic oven dish but you can also use glass.
This was such an easy and delicious dish to make. I just made a few changes here and there such as adding a few cloves of garlic in with the veggies and since I didn’t have balsamic vinegar at home, I used honey, soy sauce, and white vinegar instead. Thanks for this recipe!
Awesome, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! It’s quite a versatile dish and you can substitute different ingredients. Thanks so much for reporting back
This recipe is fantastic – one of my favorites!
Thanks so much! Same here
Wow!I just discover this site…and this is what I am making tonight for my employer’s dinner…I read about you .Ms.Barb. .and you are a Filipino…and me too. I think I’ll be one of your visitor here in your site from now on…I’ll see what’s the comment for tonight’s dinner..thank you! I was impressed for a lovely photo of your food…
Salamat!! Let me know how the chicken turns out for your dinner. Thanks for your nice comment and hope to see you again on my site soon
Awesome dish! Just finished putting it in the oven. .. can’t wait for the girlfriend to get home and try it out . Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks so much, Matt. I think your girlfriend’s in for a treat! Hope she enjoys it