Chicken Traybake

Chicken and vegetables in a baking tray.

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4.84 from 6 votes

Simply season, bake, and enjoy - this chicken traybake is a hearty, no-mess dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: British

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: James Wythe

Equipment

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tsp paprika powder
300 g baby potatoes washed, quartered or halved
2 medium carrots peeled and cut into coins
1 onion cut into wedges
1 red pepper cut into wedges
1 green pepper cut into wedges
250 g broccoli florets cut to florets
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 fresh thyme sprigs

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas 6). First, prepare your veg: crush your garlic, peel the carrots, and cut them into 0.5cm rounds. Then, wash and quarter your potatoes, and cut the onion into wedges. Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into wedges or thick strips. Separate broccoli into florets. Set the broccoli aside.
Add the veg to the baking tray, except the broccoli. Drizzle with half the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and thyme, toss gently to coat everything, spread in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the remaining olive oil and coat the chicken.
Meanwhile, cook broccoli in simmering water for 3 minutes. Drain the broccoli.
When the 20 minutes are up, stir the veg and push it to the sides. Add the chicken so it is in contact with the baking tray, and scatter the broccoli florets around. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.

To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in an air fryer.

To Freeze: Leftovers will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or air fryer.

Is it cooked? The chicken is done when the juices run clear and there is no pink in the thickest part (75C on a meat thermometer).

Tip 1: Traybakes are excellent with many meat and vegetable options. Try swapping out the chicken for another protein like beef, sausage, fish, tofu or pork.

Tip 2: If you want to enjoy this dish for one, you can make a mini version in an air fryer!

Tip 3: If you have a marinade you like, you're welcome to marinade the chicken overnight if you prefer.

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