Chicken Tray Bake

When life gets hectic and dinner needs to be quick, wholesome, and satisfying, this Chicken Tray Bake is your go-to solution.

Chicken Tray Bake

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

60

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 3–4 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 large tomatoes, quartered

  • 1 white onion, quartered

  • 1 red onion, quartered

  • 2 peppers (any colour), cut into chunks

  • ½ head broccoli, broken into florets

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and flattened

  • 4 chicken breasts

  • 1 tbsp each of thyme, rosemary, oregano

  • 30g melted butter

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée and 1 tsp paprika mixed with 50ml water

  • Wedge of lemon

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C, 180°C fan, gas 6

  2. Place the tomatoes, onions, peppers, broccoli, and garlic on a large roasting tray.

  3. Drizzle with 1–2 tbsp olive oil and mix to coat.

  4. Season the chicken and add to the tray.

  5. Sprinkle with the herbs, drizzle with the remaining oil and melted butter.

  6. Pour over the purée mixture and squeeze of lemon.

  7. Roast for 50–60 minutes, turning occasionally.

  8. Cover loosely after 35 minutes, if needed.

  9. Serve with your choice of sides.