Lemon Rosemary Chicken, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, and Lemon Pepper Broccoli

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes! Lemon Rosemary Chicken with roasted potatoes and broccoli!

I love using essential oils in my kitchen!  They add so much flavor to dishes, and they are loaded with health benefits.  Today, I am sharing a simple chicken dinner recipe that my family loves, using rosemary and lemon.

LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN DINNER VIDEO 

LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN DINNER 

CHICKEN

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken drumsticks
• 4 tsp melted butter
• 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 2 drops rosemary essential oil
• 2 drops lemon essential oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix garlic and essential oils in the melted butter.
2. Toss chicken in butter mixture.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place in the baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for one hour. Or until fully cooked.

ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES 

Ingredients:

• 8-10 red potatoes
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 drops rosemary essential oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Dice potatoes and place in a prepared baking dish.
2. Pour coconut oil over potatoes.
3. Add two drops of rosemary essential oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix well.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for one hour.

LEMON PEPPER BROCCOLI 

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen broccoli
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter
• 2 drops lemon essential oil
• Pepper

Instructions:

1. Pour broccoli in a baking dish and dot with oil or butter.
2. Add two drops of lemon essential oil, sprinkle with pepper, and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

MY FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS TO COOK WITH 

Rosemary

I am sure you have used dried rosemary in the kitchen, am I right?  Rosemary is loaded with health benefits and flavor.  Rosemary is full of antioxidants, great for digestion, and can help with brain fog.

I like to add 1-2 drops in the chicken cavity when I am making a whole chicken or toss a drop or two onto potatoes.

Lemon

Lemon essential oil naturally detoxes the body and aids in digestion.  Add it to meat, veggies, main dishes, desserts, or put a drop under the tongue to detox and cleanse the body.

My favorite way to ingest lemon is by adding a drop to my water.  Add 1-2 drops per 8 ounces of water.

Wild Orange

Cold-pressed from the peel, Wild Orange has an energizing aroma and multiple health benefits.  Wild orange has stimulating and purifying qualities and supports a healthy immune system function.  It is very cleansing for the body and can be used as a gentle detox.

Ok, I am going to share my, not so healthy, favorite way to use wild orange.  Melt a bag of chocolate chips and add 1 drop of wild orange.  Mix it together and use it as a dip for pretzels or fresh fruit.  Try it.  Then thank me. Haha!

Peppermint

Another favorite in the kitchen is peppermint. However, I am not using it as much now because I am nursing. Peppermint can affect milk supply; therefore, stay away from it while breastfeeding.

Peppermint can alleviate stomach upset and improve respiratory and digestive function when taken internally.  Add 1 drop to warm tea, desserts, or a side dish for a bold minty flavor.  Any mint chocolate lovers?  Use the recipe I shared above but switch out wild orange for peppermint.  It is also delicious in brownies!

Marjoram 

Marjoram is another spice you are familiar with and probably use often.  You can use 1-2 drops of marjoram instead of the spice for added health benefits.  Marjoram is helpful at lowing blood pressure when taken internally and can aid digestion.

If one drop is too strong, you can do the “toothpick” drop.  Put the tip of a toothpick into the top of the oil bottle and then swirl the toothpick around in the food you are seasoning.

Cinnamon 

This one is a powerful immune booster and tastes delicious.  Cinnamon essential oil can be safe for internal use if you are using pure, high-quality essential oils.  Check the testing, sourcing and that it is an organic therapeutic grade before ingesting ANY essential oil.  Adding this oil to the main dish, dessert, or drink can add a burst of flavor.

Cinnamon is a hot oil and needs to be diluted or capsuled before taken internally.  Learn more about cinnamon essential oil HERE.

Black Pepper 

Black Pepper is a well-known cooking spice that enhances the flavor of foods, but its health benefits are just as good as the added flavor.

This essential oil is high in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes and loaded with antioxidants.  Black Pepper promotes healthy circulation, aids in digestion and respiratory function.  Similar to cinnamon, black pepper is also a hot oil and needs to be diluted or capsuled when taken internally.

Cardamon 

Cardamon is a flavorful, distinctive spice used all around the world to flavor food.  With so many health benefits, you are going to want to add this one to your cooking recipes.

It does wonders for the digestive system and can ease an upset stomach.  Cardamon is also a very relaxing oil with soothing and calming properties.

Lime 

Lime essential oil comes from the peel of the fruit and is delicious.  As with most citrus essential oils, lime can gently detox the body, aid in digestion, and improve respiratory function.

Hands down, this oil is the one I use most in the kitchen.  I love adding a drop to my water or homemade guacamole.  We eat a ton of avocados over here and adding a dash of salt and one drop of lime essential oil makes the perfect and simple guacamole.

Turmeric 

Steam distilled from the root, this essential oil is known as liquid gold. It has amazing benefits for your body and deserves an entire post on its own.  (coming soon!)  Like the spice, it has a delicious flavor, but having the oil makes getting the daily dose easier.

Add a drop of turmeric essential oil to any weeknight dinner recipe or side dish and reap the benefits.

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