Get a free weekly meal plan in your inbox
All RecipesQuick Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake on a Budget
beginnerbudget dinnercheap chicken recipeaustralianeasy dinnertray bakefamily meal

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

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 200°C fan-forced.
  2. 2Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towel to ensure the skin crisps up.
  3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, and capsicum.
  4. 4Toss the vegetables with half the oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking tray.
  6. 6Arrange the chicken drumsticks among the vegetables.
  7. 7Toss the cherry tomatoes and lemon slices over the top.
  8. 8Drizzle everything with the remaining oil and sprinkle with dried herbs.
  9. 9Bake for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and skin is golden.
  10. 10If the chicken isn't crispy enough, grill on high for 3-5 minutes.
  11. 11Check the potatoes are tender by piercing with a fork.
  12. 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.

Want a full week of budget meals?

Open Meal Planner →