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Easy and delicious. I only made the chicken in marinade to serve with a side of rice and broccoli. I had 3 chicken thigh\/leg quarters that I used. It was very good. No leftovers, family loved it. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"I used parchment paper for easy cleanup. I did not have parsnips and shallots. I used yellow potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions. The chicken skin came out nice and crispy. The vegetables were extra flavorful. I am sure that the bacon would be a great addition, but I did not take the time to add it. It was a winner even without the bacon.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"This was yummy. I used bonesless skinless thighs and tenderloins and it still came out delish. I also added zucchini to the roasted veggies and used probably 2-3 T more oil than was called for in the recipe but I think I was doing more veggies than what is indicated in the recipe. I would definitely make this again. My pickiest eater was begging for seconds the next day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedApple"},"reviewBody":"This is so good and so easy to prepare, and amazingly delicious - our family not a favorite of parsnips so i substituted some mini potatoes and it worked out so well - i did use balsamic salad dressing and OMG it was so good we all licked the platter clean - this is a keeper","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleMagnet"},"reviewBody":"I added a bunch of carrots to it. Wow this is good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"This got rave reviews at my house. I had 8 large boneless thighs on hand. Made the marinade with balsamic vinegar, not dressing. Put the thighs flat in a plastic bag and poured the marinade over them. Sealed tighly and left to marinate in the fridge. For Veggies I used 2 large crookneck squash and half an onion, all cut in chunks, tossed with just a bit of oil and herbs. Worked very well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRadio"},"reviewBody":"A few tips that can help : IF your NOT a fan of BALSAMIC Dressing, not to worry. Use Newman's Own Balsamic Dressing. ( but NOT the organic one) It tastes EXACTLY like Italian Dressing. You will NOT taste ANY balsamic. AT ALL. IF you do like more balsamic taste, Then just add in about 1T. OR 2 of straight balsamic vinegar to the Newmans Own dressing . IF your family prefers a sweeter taste, Add in 1T. or up to 2T balsamic GLAZE ( usually in small bottles ,top shelf of salad dressing Isle.) It is SWEET rather than tangy, and kids love that sweet taste. It is thick, and drizzles over food well. I use the balsamic glaze to garnish caprese salads.. For a chrispy skin, pat it dry with a paper towel. The brush on a little oil or dressing after the first 10 min of cooking. The veggies do even better with a pinch of thyme sprinkled lightly over them after being tossed in a little oil or dressing. Taste Recipes ( or uour gamily)may do well to ADD another recipe to their files by changing the name of this to ITALIAN CHEAT SHEET DINNER.. Then change the dressing to a red wine vinegrette, and add in a pinch or 2 or Italian herbs and garlic powder.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"I made this for the first time for tonights dinner. Absolutely delicious. I made it per the recipe but realized I had no bacon. 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