Roasted Chicken & Two Sides: The Perfect Anytime Meal

8/17/2023

I have some tried and true chicken recipes in my arsenal that I will often break out during special occasions or birthdays. Since we’re a relatively small family (there’s 4 of us), I tend to create recipes that I know we'll enjoy--picky eater and vegetarian included. This weekend, I'm keeping it low key by preparing a roasted chicken along with two simple yet delicious side dishes. I'll add the usual accoutrements like a small tossed salad and soft, buttery dinner rolls, then watch them dig in. These recipes are easy to prepare and über affordable, making them perfect for a Sunday supper. Let me know what you think--my family loves them--I think yours will, too!

Roasted Chicken & Two Sides: The Perfect Anytime Meal

Citrus Rosemary Roasted Chicken

For a special occasion, try pairing this delicious chicken recipe with a crisp chardonnay, like this one from DeLoach Heritage Reserve. Bright flavors of mango and green apple are layered with a touch of vanilla leading to a round and creamy mouthfeel. The finish is clean and has a nice minerality characteristic with bright acidity.

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13" Granite Roasting Pan With Domed Lid, amazon.com

All-Clad Stainless Steel Roaster with Rack, amazon.com

If you're lucky enough to have leftovers, this chicken makes a delicious chicken salad: To diced chicken, I add chopped white onion, chopped walnuts and diced pineapple (along with a bit of the pineapple juice), and enough mayo to make the salad moist. You can also try a chicken salad with chopped red or green grapes, diced apple or even with pears and pecans...yum.

Creamy Butternut Twice-Baked Potatoes

For any twice-baked potato recipe, be sure to use a hearty baking potato, like Russet. The flesh is white, dry, and mealy, which works great for this recipe. The unexpected taste of the butternut squash is a sweet surprise, too.

Btdubs, Russet potatoes are also known as Idaho potatoes.

Oh, and that vegetarian I mentioned earlier? She loves these potatoes topped with the broccoli recipe, below. It's plenty hearty, filling and nutritious.