Roast Chicken and Vegetables

If you love Roast Chicken and Vegetables this recipe is sure to put a smile on your face.

Ingredients:

• 750g small new potatoes , such as Charlottes, halved
• 2 small red onions , cut into wedges
• 1 head of garlic , separated into cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 heaped tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 1 large red pepper , deseeded and cut into chunky pieces
• 2 large courgettes , halved length ways and very thickly sliced
• few sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 large chicken legs portions
  

Preparation:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Mix the potatoes, onions, all but 2 garlic cloves and half the oil in a large roasting tin with seasoning to taste. Roast for 15 mins.

• Meanwhile crush the remaining garlic and mix with the maple syrup, mustard, remaining oil and seasoning to taste.

• Toss the pepper, courgettes and thyme with the potatoes, then arrange the chicken portions on top and brush liberally with the maple syrup mixture. Roast for 45 mins to 1 hr until the chicken is golden and sticky and the vegetables are tender. Serve with rocket or green beans.