Roast Chicken with VEGEMITE and Walnut Pesto

Recipe By:

Everyday Delicious Kitchen

everydaydelicious.com.au [1]

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

This Roast chicken with walnut pesto recipe is sure to be a family favourite in no time. Cook this recipe for a Sunday lunch or for your next dinner party.

Roast Chicken with VEGEMITE and Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons VEGEMITE
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup oil
8 chicken drumsticks
4 potatoes, cut into thick wedges
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup coarse breadcrumbs
Lemon dressed rocket

Method

COMBINE in a food processor the walnuts, Parmesan, parsley, VEGEMITE and garlic, pulse until combined. Add the oil and process until just combined
PLACE the pesto in a large bowl, add the chicken and potato and toss to coat. Transfer to a paper lined baking tray. Season with salt and pepper
BAKE in moderate oven 180°C for 40 minutes. Increase the heat to 200°C; sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the chicken and potatoes and bake for a further 7-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the breadcrumbs are golden
PLACE the chicken and potatoes onto serving plates with a rocket salad. Serve immediately