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Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake on a Budget
This easy tray bake is the perfect budget dinner for busy weeknights and provides a nutritious meal for the whole family under $4 a serve.
60 min
Total Time
4
Servings
$12.5
Est. Cost
Ingredients
- •800g chicken drumsticks
- •500g roasting potatoes, cut into wedges
- •1 red capsicum, sliced
- •1 zucchini, sliced
- •1 red onion, wedged
- •200g cherry tomatoes
- •2 tbsp dried oregano
- •1 tsp dried rosemary
- •30ml olive oil
- •1 lemon, sliced into rounds
Method
- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C fan-forced.
- 2Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towel to ensure the skin crisps up.
- 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, and capsicum.
- 4Toss the vegetables with half the oil, salt, and pepper.
- 5Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking tray.
- 6Arrange the chicken drumsticks among the vegetables.
- 7Toss the cherry tomatoes and lemon slices over the top.
- 8Drizzle everything with the remaining oil and sprinkle with dried herbs.
- 9Bake for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and skin is golden.
- 10If the chicken isn't crispy enough, grill on high for 3-5 minutes.
- 11Check the potatoes are tender by piercing with a fork.
- 12Let the tray sit for 5 minutes before serving to settle the juices.
💡 Tips
- • Use drumsticks as they are cheaper than breast meat.
- • Cut potatoes into smaller pieces for faster cooking.
- • Line your tray with baking paper to save on scrubbing.
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