Dinner: Skillet Roast Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions

Recipe by Dawn Perry and Claire Saffitz A beautifully browned bird and seasonal vegetables cook in a single skillet for an effortless dinner. Swap in carrots, quartered onions, or tiny potatoes—anything goes.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Skillet Roast Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 3 1/2 –4-pound chicken
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 fennel bulb, sliced lengthwise 1/2" thick
2 large parsnips, peeled, sliced 1/2" thick on the diagonal
1 bunch scallions
3 wide strips lemon zest
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper and cook, breast side down, until a beautiful golden brown. Use tongs to gently rotate chicken, being careful not to tear skin, and brown on all sides, 12 –15 minutes total; transfer to a plate. Reserve skillet.
Toss fennel, parsnips, scallions, and lemon zest in skillet with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of vegetables. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken thigh registers 165 °, 35 –40 minutes. (You can also check doneness by cutting into thigh meat right at the joint. If the juices run clear, the bird is ready.) Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.
Serve chicken and vegetables with pan juices for spooning over and lemon wedges.

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