Chicken Sweet Potato Traybake (Printable)

Vibrant one-pan dish with succulent piri-piri chicken, sweet potatoes, and mixed vegetables. Easy to prepare and flavorful.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons piri-piri seasoning (or paste)
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ inch chunks
08 - 1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
09 - 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
11 - 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
12 - 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
14 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with piri-piri seasoning, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until thoroughly coated.
03 - Arrange the sweet potatoes, red onion, and both bell peppers on a large baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil and scatter over the sliced garlic. Toss to combine and spread in a single layer.
04 - Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin-side up.
05 - Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
06 - Add the cherry tomatoes to the tray and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (juices run clear) and vegetables are golden and tender.
07 - Garnish with chopped coriander or parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray, which means minimal washing up and maximum flavor
  • The sweet potatoes become caramelized and tender while absorbing those spicy juices
  • It delivers three of your five-a-day without anyone realizing they are eating healthily
02 -
  • overcrowding the tray will steam everything instead of roasting, so use your largest baking sheet or split between two
  • The sweet potatoes need to be cut into even 2 cm chunks or some pieces will be undercooked while others turn to mush
03 -
  • Pat the chicken skin dry with paper towels before seasoning for extra crispy results
  • Let the tray rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving to let the juices redistribute
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