A simple, hearty tray bake perfect for busy family meals.
When life feels full and you’re craving something comforting yet effortless, this super simple family recipe might just be your new go-to. A roast chicken tray bake that’s big on flavour, low on fuss, and loved by everyone around the table. This little mission is all about slowing down, simplifying mealtimes, and making dinner something to look forward to — not stress over.
Super Simple Roast Chicken Tray Bake
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serves: 2 (double for a family of four!)
Ingredients:
- 2 red onions (320g), sliced into rings
- 1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped into 3cm chunks
- 300g potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks (I use Charlotte potatoes)
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin and fat removed
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
- 200g long stem broccoli, cut into lengths (or tender stem broccoli in season)
“We build deep and loving family relationships by doing simple things together, like family dinner … and just by having fun together.”
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf “of all things that matter most
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas 6.
- Toss the onion, pepper, potatoes, and oil in a non-stick roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Rub the chicken with lime zest, garlic, paprika, and thyme.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven, stir, and nestle the chicken thighs among them. Cover the thighs with some onions and roast for 40 minutes.
- Mix 200ml boiling water with bouillon powder.
- Remove the tray from the oven, add the broccoli, and pour over the hot stock and lime juice. Cover with foil and roast 10 more minutes until the broccoli is just tender.
This dish is perfect for lunches, midweek suppers, or even leftovers the next day. Super simple family recipes make life so much easier, and I hope you enjoy this one as much as we do.
This recipe is great for lunches, midweek suppers and is even better the next day – should there be any left!
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If you’d like more super simple family meals and inspiration for stress-free cooking, you’ll find plenty more ideas in my Recipe Collection — it’s full of easy, delicious dishes for busy days.
Stay happy and healthy,
