Roasted Herb Chicken with Sweet Potato and Cauliflower
Simple and comforting sheet-pan chicken roasted with sweet potato and cauliflower, infused with rosemary, garlic, and a hint of citrus.
- 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
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on, or thick cut breasts
- 4 tbsp olive oil, for roasting
- 2 large sweet potato, cubed
- 1 medium cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, for roasting
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F while prepping ingredients.
- Toss chicken, sweet potato, and cauliflower with olive oil and vinegar.
- Spread chicken and vegetables onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Roast the tray for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges are crispy.30 min timer
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Kids’ plate: Chicken and Root Veggie Nuggets
On the plate: Small chicken portions, sweet potato cubes, and cauliflower florets, unseasoned.
Make it a game: Pretend the vegetables are little trees for the giant chicken.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Uses olive oil, sweet potato, and herbs for flavoring without grains, dairy, or nightshades.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: The recipe is free of soy, kelp, and seaweed.
- Pregnant: The chicken is cooked in the oven until thoroughly heated through for safety.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft sweet potato wedges and chicken strips to pick up and dip.
- Kid (4–12): Simple roasted chicken pieces and colorful vegetables that are fun to pick up.
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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