Animal Based Roasted Chicken and Zucchini

This simple Animal-based roasted chicken is crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside, making it one of the best Animal-based diet recipes. Using only 5-ingredients, this meal is effortless and requires less than 10 minutes of active prep time. This chicken roast is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights, and the leftovers can be prepped for the next-days lunch.

What type of chicken should you use for Animal-based chicken recipes?

When preparing Animal-based diet recipes, always choose high-quality organic meat to reap maximum nutrition. For this recipe, we are using a whole pasture-raised chicken from a trusted source. You can also use skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks, as long as it is organic and pasture-raised.

How long should you roast this Animal-based chicken meal?

Cooking time depends on the weight of your chicken. For this recipe, we used a 1 kg chicken (2.2 lbs), and it needed 45 minutes in the oven. If using a larger chicken, roast it for 15-30 more minutes until no longer pink. If using thighs/drumsticks, roast for 30-40 minutes.

Is zucchini allowed in animal-based diet recipes?

Some people are more flexible with their diets and include a small amount of the least-toxic plant foods, in this case, zucchini. You can omit it or swap it for squash or pumpkin if desired.

What is a serving size?

This chicken roast recipe serves 4 people, but the macros may differ slightly per serving. The amount of fat and protein will vary on whether you choose to eat the thigh or breast. The macros calculated in this recipe are for half a breast and half a thigh per serving.