Ideal Meals
Ideal Meals™ are deliciously quick and easy-to-prepare meals developed by Produce for Kids’ very own Chef Marshall O'Brien and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian, Estela Schnelle. Whether you've had a long day at the office or managing your household, we'll help you get dinner on the table with ease.
Roasted Chicken Vegetables
For a complete meal serve Roasted Chicken Vegetables with:
- Brown rice (mixed with toasted almonds, golden raisins and green onions)
- Sunny Tropical Dessert
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Serves 4
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 package (12 oz.) broccoli & cauliflower medley; cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 ½ inch pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, cut in half; slice one half into thin slices
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Place broccoli and cauliflower on large pan and drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil and sprinkle with salt (1/8 tsp.) and pepper; mix to combine and spread out on pan. Roast 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Combine chicken and 1 tsp. olive oil; sprinkle with salt (1/8 tsp.) and pepper. When vegetables are done, move to side of pan and spread chicken evenly over pan. Roast 10 minutes longer or until chicken is done (no pink color).
Place chicken and vegetables on a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; squeeze lemon half over dish and garnish with remaining lemon slices.
Sunny Tropical Dessert:
Mix cut pineapple and oranges with about 3 Tbsp. orange juice (or coconut flavored liqueur); arrange fruit on dessert plates and sprinkle with coconut and chocolate chips and top with a squirt of real light whipped cream from a can.
Nutrition Information:
Roasted Chicken Vegetables Calories 718; Fat ; Protein ; Carbohydrate ; Fiber 11g; Cholesterol 116mg; Sodium 526mg; Calcium 21%DV; Vitamin A 103%DV; Vitamin C 194%DV; Iron 18%DV
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