HONEY-BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIES

Prep time
25min
Cook time
55min
Serves
6

Sweet-and-sour chicken gets a fancy make-over with this moreish recipe.

Ingredients:

Chicken:
  • 1 chicken braai pack
  • 30ml olive oil
  • 150ml balsamic vinegar
  • 70ml honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 45ml wholegrain mustard
  • 25ml dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  Vegetables:
  • 3 red or robot peppers, cut into thick slices
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into batons
  • 12 courgettes, top and tailed, cut lengthways
  • 250g mushrooms, halved
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 15ml rosemary leaves
  • salt and pepper

Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 190°
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, mustard, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Toss the chicken pieces through the sauce. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Toss halfway.
  • In the meantime, prepare your vegetables. Toss the vegetables with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
  • Lay the vegetables on a large baking tray (or two). Place the marinated chicken pieces on top.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 45-55 minutes, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked through and delicious.