Whole30 Day 14: Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies

It's hot and I don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen.  Even though I used my oven, this was quick and easy.

Ingredients:

• organic, free range chicken thighs
• green beans, trimmed
• baby heirloom tomatoes
• red onion, cut into chunks
• evoo
• salt, dried thyme, fresh rosemary

Directions:

1. heat oven to 375˚F .
2. combine all veggies and thighs in a bowl.  Add evoo and spices and mix evenly to coat all ingredients in oil.
3. Add ingredients to a baking dish putting thighs in first, veggies on top.
4. Roast for 30-40 minutes, until veggies are crisp and chicken is cooked through.

I added some sautéed mushrooms to my plate.  I'm the only one that likes them.

Directions:

1. Heat a big tablespoon of butter in a skillet and add mushrooms.  
2. Sauté at a medium heat until mushrooms are golden brown and caramelized.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Whole30 Day 9: Homemade Chicken Soup

So, my youngest is home sick.  Time to make chicken soup.  Thankfully, I turned my bones from last Monday's "Beer Can" Chicken into delicious, healing broth.

Ingredients:

• bone broth - make it yourself to get all the rich, healing nutrients.  Why bone broth? Check it out here that includes a recipe.
• organic, free range, roasted chicken
• veggies: carrots, celery, onion, kale, zucchini, broccoli, etc.
• salt to taste

Directions:

Add all ingredients to bone broth and bring to a boil.  Simmer, covered for about 15 minutes or until veggies are tender (not mushy).

Whole30 Day 1: "Beer Can" Chicken

Back in the day we grilled beer can chicken all the time.  I had totally forgotten about this delicious dish until whole30recipes posted her version on Instagram.  She uses a rack but I never have.  I find the can and the chicken's legs make a nice tripod.

Ingredients:

• 1 3-4lb Whole Organic, Free Range Chicken, innards removed, rinsed, and patted dry
• EVOO
• equal parts smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper
• 1 can sparkling water

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350˚F.
2. Rub EVOO and spices over entire chicken
3. Open can of sparkling water and place chicken over it.
4. Add veggies to the pan (optional)
5. Roast for 90 min. until thighs register 165˚F

 Super easy and super yummy!