Garlic Lemon Barbecued Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
In the fall, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and squashes flood the farmers’ markets. Golden roasted cauliflower is especially delicious with this barbecue-coated chicken, but sub in your family’s favorite. If you’d prefer to grill the chicken, just roast the garlic and cauliflower in the oven.
Servings 4
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (20 ounces) Just Bare Bone-In Chicken Thighs
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets, then thickly sliced
- 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 460 | Calories from Fat 36 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 18g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 34g | ||
| Protein 26g | ||
| Calcium 12% | Iron 20% |
| Vitamin C 135% | Vitamin A 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Slice the top off of garlic, just exposing the cloves. Place on a 6-inch square of foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap foil around garlic. Arrange chicken on foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in oven; place wrapped garlic on oven rack next to baking sheet in oven. Toss cauliflower with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place baking sheets on two racks in oven. Roast for about 35 minutes, stirring cauliflower occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink near bone (165°F internally), cauliflower is tender, and garlic feels very soft when pressed.
- Squeeze garlic cloves from papery skins; mash with fork in small bowl. Stir in barbecue sauce, lemon juice, and lemon peel until well blended. Brush half of sauce on chicken; save the remainder to serve at the table. Serve chicken with cauliflower, sprinkled with green onions.
Variations
*Substitute jarred roasted garlic paste for a shortcut if time is at a premium.
Just Bare® Chicken Drumsticks may be substituted for the Bone-In Chicken Thighs.