Recipe
Chicken and vegetable traybake
One tray, minimal washing up, and it reheats well for three more days.
Heart & cardiacDiabetesLow sodiumFamilyWeight management
Preparation
50min
Serves
4
Cost per serving
~1.60
moderate
Energy
470kcal
per serving
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, skin removed
- 600 g potatoes or sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 peppers, 1 red onion, 1 courgette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Garlic, paprika, thyme, lemon, black pepper
Method
- 1Heat the oven to 200°C.
- 2Toss everything with the oil, garlic and spices in one large tray.
- 3Roast 40–45 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 4Squeeze lemon over before serving.
Nutrition per serving
470 kcal
34 g protein
40 g carbohydrate
19 g fat
7 g fibre
Low — herbs and lemon replace salt
Swaps and local substitutions
- Chickpeas or tofu instead of chicken.
- Use white potatoes and check portions if potassium is restricted.
- Chop small and add gravy for a softer texture.
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