Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
This roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts and bacon is a super easy go-to weeknight meal for us, and I love to sometimes pair it with wild rice on the side.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 4 chicken breasts split, bone-in
- 2 pieces bacon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1 spring rosemary stem removed and leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
- Wash the Brussels sprouts, trim off the ends, and slice in half.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on a baking sheet with the meat side facing up. Nestle the Brussels sprouts around the chicken.
- Dice the bacon into ½-inch size pieces (I love to use kitchen shears for this job) and sprinkle on top of the Brussels sprouts. Don't let any pieces hide under the chicken or they won't get crispy.
- In a small jar, combine the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rosemary and shake vigorously until emulsified. Drizzle the oil mixture over the chicken pieces and bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 152mg51%
Sodium 654mg28%
Potassium 1299mg37%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 53g106%
Vitamin A 925IU19%
Vitamin C 100.6mg122%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.