Lemon-Oregano Roast Chicken with Fennel and Sweet Potato Wedges
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted over sweet, caramelised fennel and wedges, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 700 g sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 fennel bulb, cut into wedges
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- salt, to season
Method
- Toss the sweet potato and fennel wedges with olive oil and roast until golden at the edges.20 min timer
- Rub the chicken thighs with oregano, lemon zest and garlic, then nestle them among the vegetables.
- Roast until the thighs reach 165°F/74°C at the bone and the skin crisps.25 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then squeeze the lemon over the grown-up plates.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Dip-It Chicken with Wedges
On the plate: Plain chicken in strips, sweet potato wedges and a soft wedge of roasted fennel, lemon squeezed on before serving.
Make it a game: Line the wedges up like little boats and dip the chicken strip in for a swim.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): No grains, dairy, eggs or nightshades: chicken, fennel and sweet potato with oregano and lemon.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free and soy-free: a one-pan roast seasoned only with herbs, garlic and lemon.
- Pregnant: Nothing in it is raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic.
- Toddler (1–3): Sweet wedges and soft roasted fennel that cook tender for little hands.
- Kid (4–12): Mild herbs and lemon only, with strips for dipping.
AIP check: watch for nightshade spices (paprika, chili, cayenne), seed spices (cumin, coriander seed), seed oils and hidden sugar. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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