Healthy British Roast Chicken Dinner with All the Trimmings

A Comforting Sunday Roast with Crispy Potatoes, Vegetables and Gravy

A healthy roast chicken dinner is the perfect way to enjoy a comforting British Sunday roast with tender chicken, crispy golden potatoes, fluffy mash, colourful vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy.

This lighter homemade version brings together all the traditional favourites, using measured amounts of oil, skinless chicken and plenty of vegetables for a delicious family meal.

Why You’ll Love This Roast Dinner

• A complete Sunday roast: Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
• Lighter cooking methods: Uses measured oil and reduced-fat ingredients.
• Packed with vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, cabbage and swede add colour and variety.
• Family-friendly: A comforting meal everyone can customise.
• Easy to organise: Several components can be prepared while the chicken roasts.
• Great for leftovers: Extra chicken and vegetables can be used for another meal.

Recipe Overview

Ingredients

For the Roast Chicken

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (approximately 150–180g each)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon garlic granules
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper
• A pinch of salt

For the Crispy Roast Potatoes

• 600g Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic granules
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes

• 400g floury potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 60ml skimmed milk
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Vegetables

• 300g carrots, peeled and cut into batons
• 300g broccoli florets
• 250g Savoy cabbage, shredded
• 300g swede, peeled and diced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Stuffing Balls

• 80g dried wholemeal breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion (approximately 80g), finely diced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 small egg, beaten
• 2–3 tablespoons vegetable stock, as needed
• Low-calorie cooking spray, used according to the product instructions

To Serve

• 4 Yorkshire puddings, prepared using your preferred recipe
• 400ml prepared reduced-salt chicken gravy
• Fresh parsley, optional

Note: Yorkshire pudding and gravy values depend on the exact recipes and products used. The measured olive oil, breadcrumbs and stuffing ingredients must also be accounted for when following a specific eating plan.

How to Make a Healthy British Roast Chicken Dinner