130gcooking chorizo(skin removed and cut into chunks)
8-10baby potatoes(leave skin on and cut in half)
1red pepper(cut into chunks)
1yellow pepper(cut into chunks)
2courgettes(sliced)
2red onions(peeled and cut into wedges)
½bulb garlic(break into cloves but leave skin on)
2lemons(quartered)
200gbaby plum tomatoes
3tbspolive oil
1tspsmoked paprika
salt & pepper
Marinade
4chicken breasts(cut into chunks)
2tbspolive oil
3-4tspcajun seasoning
½tspblack pepper
Instructions
marinade
Place the chicken into a bowl along with the marinade ingredients. Stir well to combine and thoroughly coat the chicken pieces, adding a little more oil if required. Cover the bowl with clingfilm and place in the fridge to marinade, ideally overnight but an hour will work fine if you are short of time. Do not add salt to the marinade as this will only draw the moisture from the chicken.
When ready to cook take a large non-stick oven tray, ideally one with high sides. Place the chorizo, lemon and all the vegetables (but NOT the tomatoes) into the tray. Drizzle over the olive oil and add the paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Place the tray in a pre-heated oven at 200CFan and bake for 40 minutes, stirring the mix half way through.
After 40 minutes remove the tray from the oven, give the vegetables one final stir and then place the pieces of chicken on top. Drizzle any excess marinade over the chicken pieces, and season the chicken with a little salt. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.
Again remove the tray from the oven but this time do not stir anything, simply add the baby plum tomatoes to the tray and return to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes.
The dish is ready to serve straight from the oven once the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
This is a very versatile recipe. We have used chicken breasts but this recipe works just as well with chicken legs, thighs or drumsticks.Likewise feel free to add the vegetables that your family enjoy eating.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun chicken & roasted vegetable tray bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 677mg29%
Potassium 2173mg62%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 60g120%
Vitamin A 2885IU58%
Vitamin C 181.9mg220%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 4.4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •