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Jamie Oliver Chicken Traybake with Potatoes

Jamie Oliver Chicken Traybake with Potatoes
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Jamie Oliver Chicken Traybake with Potatoes is a classic oven-baked dish where seasoned chicken pieces and potatoes are roasted together with olive oil, garlic, and herbs until golden, crisp, and deeply flavourful. The juices from the chicken baste the potatoes as they cook, creating rich, savoury results.

Ingredients

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  • 1kg chicken thighs or drumsticks (skin on, bone in)

  • 800g potatoes, peeled or scrubbed and cut into chunks

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

  • Sea salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • Optional: red onion wedges or carrots

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). A hot oven helps the chicken skin crisp while the potatoes roast evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes

Place the potatoes on a large baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

Step 3: Add the Chicken

Nestle the chicken pieces among the potatoes. Rub the chicken with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper to ensure even browning.

Step 4: Add Aromatics

Scatter garlic cloves, lemon wedges, and herb sprigs across the tray. These release aroma as they roast, flavouring both chicken and potatoes.

Step 5: Roast Until Golden

Roast for 45–55 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through. The chicken should be golden with crisp skin and the potatoes tender inside with crisp edges.

Step 6: Rest and Serve

Remove the tray from the oven and rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to settle before serving straight from the tray.

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