Golden-brown deboned roast chicken arranged in the center of a warm rustic platter. The succulent chicken is encircled by a blush of tender artichokes and browned shiitake mushrooms, dotted with bits of crisp spinach, vibrant red bell peppers, and finished with a sprinkling of thyme and lemon zest.

Rosemary Roast Chicken with Artichokes and Shiitake

Name: Rosemary Roast Chicken with Artichokes and Shiitake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken pieces, boneless and skin-on, 4 pieces; Fresh, trimmed and quartered artichokes, 6 trimmed and quartered; Sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup sliced; Fresh spinach, 2 cups; Red bell peppers, 2 diced; Garlic cloves, 4 cloves minced; Fresh rosemary sprigs, 4 sprigs; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Sea salt, to taste; Cracked black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: May 11, 2024

This specific dish finds its roots in the heart of the Mediterranean tradition, yet bears a familiar charm that brings it close to American hearts. The spotlight falls on the vibrant, spring-friendly artichokes, paired harmoniously with earthy shiitake mushrooms, and generously accompanied by a colorful medley of heart-healthy vegetables, all tied together with a luscious garlic-rosemary roast chicken.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chicken pieces, boneless and skin-on - 4 pieces
Fresh, trimmed and quartered artichokes - 6 - trimmed and quartered
Sliced shiitake mushrooms - 1 cup - sliced
Fresh spinach - 2 cups
Red bell peppers - 2 - diced
Garlic cloves - 4 cloves - minced
Fresh rosemary sprigs - 4 sprigs
Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Sea salt - to taste
Cracked black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕑

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2 - 🍗🧂🌿

Season the chicken with sea salt, cracked black pepper, half of the minced garlic, rosemary sprigs, and a tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3 - 🥣🥦🍅

Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a large roasting pan.
Step 4 - 🥦🍄🌶️

Scatter the artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and red bell peppers around the chicken.
Step 5 - 🍋🧂🥄

Drizzle the vegetables with the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and sprinkle with the remaining garlic, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
Step 6 - 🍗🌡️⏲️

Roast in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the fresh vegetables like artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, and red bell peppers are tender.
Step 7 - 🥬🍲⏭️

Halfway through the cooking process, add the fresh spinach and continue roasting.
Step 8 - 🍋🌱🍽️

Before serving, garnish with lemon zest.

Additional

This dish brings comfort to the table in a healthier way. For a pescatarian twist, replace chicken with fresh local fish. You can also involve the kids by asking them to mix the ingredients or even teach them how to season the chicken. The variations that this dish enables makes it a perfect pick for a family dinner or social gathering.