Roasted Chicken Thighs & Radishes with Lemon Crème Fraîche

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Roasting radishes helps mellow out their spiciness. We reduce food waste by using their tops, too—they add color and a slightly bitter bite. If your radishes come without tops, sub in another dark leafy green, such as chopped kale.

Laura Kanya

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

roasted-chicken-thighs-and-radishes-with-lemon — Photo: Jacob Fox

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
5 cups radishes, chopped if large, plus 6 cups radish greens (about 3 bunches), divided
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
½ cup crème fraîche
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Brush both sides of chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss radishes and onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Arrange the chicken and vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast for 20 minutes. Add radish greens and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone registers 165°F, about 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, whisk crème fraîche, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice and chives in a small bowl. Serve the chicken and vegetables with the sauce.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

438	Calories
27g	Fat
16g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 thigh, generous 1 cup vegetables & 2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 438
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 31g	62%
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 606mg	26%
Potassium 1002mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Roasted Chicken Thighs & Radishes with Lemon Crème Fraîche

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