Frango e legumes assados na frigideira

Ingredientes

• 3/4 pound brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
• 1 pound red potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 4 large carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 8 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 2 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
• 3 pound chicken pieces (bone in, skin on, thighs, breasts, drumsticks)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 475 F degrees.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss together the brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, garlic, 1 tbsp of the Italian seasoning, the vegetable oil, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper.

3. 3

   In another small bowl combine the melted butter with remaining tbsp of Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Place the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Place the chicken skin side up on top of the vegetables, making sure the breast pieces are in the center and leg and thighs around the edges of the baking sheet.

5. 5

   Brush the chicken pieces with the butter mixture and pour the rest over everything.

6. 6

   Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking. Cook until the drumsticks/thighs register at 175 F degrees.

7. 7

   Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Toss the vegetables in the pan juices then serve with the chicken.