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In this Greek-inspired recipe, red potatoes, carrots and parsnips are roasted alongside chicken with olive oil and Greek seasoning. Serve alongside a leafy green salad topped with feta, tomatoes and Kalamata olives.
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 whole chicken
6 red potatoes, scrubbed (peel on)
2 carrots, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Greek seasoning
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
To intensify the flavor, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Greek seasoning inside the chicken.
Serving size: 4 ounces cooked chicken, 1¼ cups vegetables
Serves 6
Calories: 300; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 115mg; Total Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Protein: 29g.
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