Seasonal Chicken Traybake

Mon, 10 May 2021

Seasonal Chicken Traybake

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs

Oil

200g uncooked rice or any grain

2 red onions, peeled & cut into bite sized chunks

100g cherry tomatoes

½ aubergine, thick slices

Juice & zest of ½ fresh lemon

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

3 cloves garlic, minced

300ml water

Method

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F.

2) Heat a frying pan over a medium heat with 1 teaspoonful of oil.

3) Pat the chicken dry and place on the pan with a sizzle. Cook for 2 minutes on each side to brown and crisp up slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside.

4) Spread the grains into the base of a large casserole or ovenproof dish.

5) Arrange the vegetables on top followed by the chicken.

6) In a small bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients together and pour over the dish with the water.

7) Place in the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice fluffy.