Description
Weeknight chicken tray bake delivers pure comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender chicken pieces roast alongside colorful vegetables, creating a delicious one-pan meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your evening meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even heat distribution.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the 4 chicken pieces, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Massage the seasonings into your chicken, coating every nook and cranny with the fragrant spice blend.
- Select a large baking tray and nestle your seasoned chicken right in the center, then spread 2 cups of colorful chopped vegetables around the protein.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 60 minutes, checking that your chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
- For a golden, crispy exterior, switch your oven to broil and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the tray and let your chicken rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute those delicious juices.
- Sprinkle some fresh herbs across the top for a burst of color and bright flavor before serving directly from the tray.
Notes
- Get all ingredients to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heating and more tender chicken.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces for extra flavor and juiciness, which helps prevent drying out during baking.
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized chunks so they cook evenly alongside the chicken and don’t burn or remain undercooked.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all spice powders are certified gluten-free and swap any processed seasonings with whole herb alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg