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Lemon and Garlic Chicken Tray Bake

A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken, tender vegetables, and zesty lemon, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (skin on, bone in) Juicy and tender, provides rich, savory flavor.
  • 400 g baby potatoes (cut in half) Creamy and starchy, soak up all the delicious juices.
  • 3 large carrots (cut diagonally into thick slices) Sweet and colorful, adds pleasing crunch.
  • 1 medium red onion (sliced into 8 wedges) Aromatic, offering a hint of sweetness.
  • 3 cloves garlic (skin on, flattened with knife) Pungent and fragrant, complements the chicken beautifully.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Heart-healthy fat that enhances flavors.
  • 1 pc lemon (juice of) Fresh and zesty, brightens the dish.
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed) For an extra punch of garlic flavor.
  • 1 tbsp honey (if children are over 1 year) Adds sweetness to balance acidity.
  • 100 ml chicken stock Provides moisture and depth.
  • 1 tsp dried thyme Adds a fragrant, earthy touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. Cut the carrots diagonally, slice the onion into wedges, and halve the potatoes for even cooking.
  3. Crush the 3 garlic cloves with a knife (skin on) and place the carrots, potatoes, onions, and crushed garlic in a roasting tin. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat.
Roasting
  1. Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, skin side up, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
Marinade Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix chicken stock, lemon juice, crushed garlic, honey, olive oil, and thyme until combined.
Final Roasting
  1. Pour the marinade around the chicken and over the vegetables, then roast for another 20 minutes.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken skin, broil for a couple of minutes at the end. Marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight can enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.