ROAST CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO PESTO AND VEGETABLES

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This is ready to go into the oven in just minutes, so you can kick back and relax with your family while it cooks. If you're not a cilantro fan, substitute parsley. Recipe roots in Spain, Mexico, Southwest. USA,

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cilantro or 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (3 1/4 lb) skinless chicken, cut in 8 pieces
2 (8 ounce) baking potatoes, each cut in 10 wedges, wedges cut in half
2 red bell peppers, each cut in 8 wedges, wedges cut in half
olive oil
nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*.
  • Grease large roasting pan.
  • Process Pesto ingredients in food processor until a smooth paste.
  • Rub on chicken.
  • Place chicken, potatoes and peppers in pan.
  • Coat vegetables with cooking spray (or toss in plastic bag with 2 tbls. olive oil); season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 40 minutes, stirring vegetables after 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken is opaque near bone.
  • Serves 4.

Mirza g Mirza g
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The cilantro pesto was also a great addition and really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.


Samwel Samwel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


REDOY YT
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The cilantro pesto was also a great addition and really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this ag


Sied Ibrahim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sunil Pandit
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. The cilantro pesto was a nice touch and added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzad Munawar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out so juicy and flavorful. The vegetables are also roasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Barrelracingaddict
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruhan Ruhan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The cilantro pesto is also a great addition, and it really brings the dish together.


Karen Gwaze
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This roast chicken with cilantro pesto and vegetables was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto added a delicious pop of brightness. The vegetables were also perfectly roasted, and I loved the combination of flavors


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