🍲 Loğusa Toparlanma · Anne

Oven-Baked Chicken with Vegetables for New Mothers — A Filling, Protein-Friendly Main Meal for Recovery

A warm, filling and easy main meal for the postpartum recovery days. Chicken and seasonal vegetables baked together; rich in protein and iron, a gentle plate that suits autumn evenings.

Ingredients

• • 300 g Boneless, skinless chicken thigh (cut into large pieces)
• • 1 medium Sweet potato (cubed)
• • 2 pieces Carrot (sliced into rounds)
• • 1 piece Zucchini (half-moon slices)
• • 1 piece Red pepper (roughly chopped)
• • 1 piece Onion (julienned)
• • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
• • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (or dried: half teaspoon)
• • 1 pinch Black pepper
• • 1 teaspoon Salt
• • 0.5 piece Lemon (juice)

Directions

1. 1

   Set the oven to 200°C (390°F) and let it heat up; line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cut the sweet potato, carrot, zucchini, red pepper and onion into similar-sized pieces.

3. 3

   Cut the chicken thighs into large pieces; toss with olive oil, crushed garlic, thyme, black pepper, salt and lemon juice, and let rest for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the tray and place the marinated chicken among them.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, until the chicken juices run clear and the vegetables are tender; stir once halfway through.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes and serve warm.

⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.