This is honestly such a quick and easy dinner to whip up. Roasting radishes tames the peppery flavor and brings out a subtle sweetness. These paired with spiced chicken and a side salad is, in my opinion, a perfect dinner. The prep only takes 5 minutes and you’ll only have to get one baking dish dirty. If you have the time, try roasting a whole chicken with radishes and potatoes, along with some rosemary and thyme. All the juices from the chicken will bring about an even more robust flavor.
Shown here with some sprinkled rosemary on top. Served with parsnip and potatoes mash and grilled asparagus. A side salad with radishes and avocado is in the background.
Ingredients: (Serves 2)
2 chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on
1 bunch of radishes, trimmed and halved
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp avocado oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
In a small bowl, mix together cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Rub spice mixture all over chicken
Add chicken to baking dish and scatter radishes all around
Drizzle avocado oil all over radishes and chicken. Sprinkle radishes with salt and pepper
Roast for 40 minutes of until internal temperature of chicken is 165 degrees F and juices run clear.
Allow chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
Health Benefits of Radishes:
Radishes are well known for their ability to help protect our liver, as they cleanse the blood of toxins and waste
They are an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant
They are rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and keeps you feeling full
They are a good source of anthocyanins (a flavonoid), which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease
Radishes and other cruciferous veggies (like kale, broccoli, and cabbage) have anticancer properties
Sources:
https://draxe.com/radish-nutrition/
https://www.curejoy.com/content/health-benefits-of-radish/
https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/13-benefits-radish/
https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/radish.html
Optional: Sear the chicken in a cast iron skillet and finish in the oven for a crispier skin
