Béguinage Garden Herb Chicken with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Herb-crusted chicken roasted alongside caramelized root vegetables, evoking the serene gardens of Brussels' Béguinage. This Belgian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs (700g), skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch coins carrots
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch coins parsnips
1 tbsp fresh, chopped thyme
1 tsp fresh, chopped rosemary
3 cloves, minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry; season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp thyme.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 8 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 3: Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add carrots, parsnips, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil; cook for 3 minutes until vegetables start to caramelize.
Step 4: Sprinkle rosemary, remaining 1/2 tbsp thyme, and 1 tbsp lemon juice over vegetables. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are tender.