Chicken and Autumn Roast with Feta: Perfect Comfort in a Baking Dish
Rustic flavors of chicken, pumpkin, and broccoli with creamy feta, all in one preparation.
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Equipe Receita Solta
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time35 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories440 kcal
Resumo para quem tem pressa
"This practical one-pan roast brings together golden chicken thigh pieces with cubes of butternut squash, halved Brussels sprouts, and red onion wedges. In the final minutes, crumbled feta cheese is sprinkled over the vegetables, melting gently with salty and toasted notes."
A complete and nutritious autumn meal, ideal for busy nights, with succulent chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a touch of feta that transforms a simple dinner into a cozy experience. Prepare easily in the oven!
O Que Você Precisa Saber
- Brussels sprouts cut with the flat side in contact with the baking sheet brown intensely, caramelizing the natural sugars.
- The standardized cutting of the chicken into 3 to 4 cm cubes allows for simultaneous cooking to the tenderness point of the butternut squash.
- The feta cheese added in the final 5 minutes softens with the residual heat without losing its solid sprinkled structure.
Ingredients
Ingredientes Essenciais para o Seu Assado de Outono
600 grams Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
400 grams Butternut Squash (peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes)
300 grams Brussels sprouts (cut in half)
1 unit Red Onion (cut into large wedges)
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
a gosto Salt
a gosto Ground Black Pepper
100 grams Feta Cheese (crumbled)
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, to finish)
Instructions
Instructions: A Simple and Tasty Step-by-Step
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. This ensures that nothing sticks and that caramelization happens perfectly.
2
In a large bowl, add the pumpkin cubes, the cut Brussels sprouts, and the red onion wedges. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix well so that all the vegetables are coated in the seasonings.
3
Cut the chicken into uniform-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm) to ensure even cooking. In another small bowl, season the chicken with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure each piece is well covered.
4
On the prepared baking sheet, spread the vegetables in a single layer. Next, add the chicken pieces between the vegetables, also in a single layer. It is crucial not to overload the baking sheet so that the ingredients roast instead of steaming.
5
Take to the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After this time, remove the baking dish, gently mix the ingredients to ensure even cooking, and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender and slightly golden.
6
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken and vegetables. Return to the oven just for the feta to soften slightly and warm up, without browning too much, maintaining its characteristic creaminess.
7
Remove from the oven, finish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately. This dish is a celebration of autumn flavors, ideal to be enjoyed hot and fresh. The colorful presentation is an irresistible invitation.
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Chef Tips
- Seque as peças de frango e os vegetais com papel absorvente antes de temperar com o azeite para que assem com crosta dourada.
- Distribua os ingredientes sem amontoar sobre o papel-manteiga para que o ar quente circule por todas as peças na assadeira.
- Mexa os ingredientes suavemente aos 20 minutos de forno para que a abóbora e a cebola dourem em múltiplos lados.
Variations
- Add chopped pecans or sliced almonds in the last 5 minutes of baking to toast along with the feta cheese.
- Add a drizzle of wildflower honey or maple syrup over the pumpkin and Brussels sprouts before roasting for a bittersweet touch.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme or finely chopped rosemary leaves along with the dried oregano to intensify the herbaceous aroma of the roast.
Substitutions
- Butternut squash can be substituted with skin-on kabocha squash, cubed sweet potato, or thick-cut carrot.
- The chicken thighs can be replaced by chicken breast fillets in thick cubes or strips of pork loin.
- The crumbled feta cheese can be replaced by creamy goat cheese, crumbled cured Minas cheese, or smoked ricotta.
How to Store
Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 190°C or in the air fryer to renew the crunchy texture.
Can You Freeze It?
Freeze the chicken with the already roasted pumpkin and collard greens for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Feta cheese loses a bit of texture when thawed.
What to Serve With
Sirva com arroz integral solto com sementes, quinoa cozida com azeite de ervas ou fatias de pão rústico de fermentação natural.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove the characteristic bitterness from Brussels sprouts?
Cutting in half and caramelizing at high temperature at 200°C in olive oil transforms bitter compounds into pleasant toasted sugars.
Why doesn't feta cheese melt completely like mozzarella?
Feta is an acidic curd cheese with a low water retention rate that softens with heat without losing the shape of the curds.
Is it mandatory to line the baking sheet with parchment paper?
It greatly facilitates cleaning and prevents the sugar-rich squash from sticking to the metal baking sheet during the caramelization process.
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