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Jamie Oliver Chicken Tray Bake

Jamie Oliver Chicken Tray Bake
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Jamie Oliver’s chicken tray bake is an oven-roasted dish where chicken pieces and vegetables are seasoned, arranged on a single tray, and cooked together.

The method allows flavours to mingle while keeping the cooking process simple and efficient.

Ingredients

    • Chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)

    • Potatoes, cut into chunks

    • Red onions, cut into wedges

    • Garlic cloves, lightly crushed

    • Olive oil

    • Fresh rosemary or thyme

    • Lemon, halved

    • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Tray

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Use a large roasting tray so the ingredients sit in a single layer and roast evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

Add the potatoes, red onions, and garlic to the tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss well to coat everything evenly.

Step 3: Add the Chicken

Place the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables, skin-side up. Rub the skin lightly with olive oil and season generously.

Step 4: Add Herbs and Lemon

Scatter fresh herbs over the tray and tuck the lemon halves among the chicken and vegetables. The lemon juices release as they roast, adding freshness.

Step 5: Roast

Place the tray in the oven and roast for 45–50 minutes, turning the vegetables halfway through. The chicken should be golden, and the potatoes tender.

Step 6: Rest and Serve

Remove the tray from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the juices settle before serving.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chicken-tray-bake/