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Lemon Chicken Tray Bake

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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 portions 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Simplify dinner with a Lemon Chicken Tray Bake. It is zesty, tender, and hassle-free - the perfect one-pan meal for busy nights! 

Ingredients

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Tray Bake

  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 whole garlic bulb, halved
  • 1kg new potatoes
  • 1 lemon, thinly slices
  • 30ml olive oil
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 250g asparagus

Lemon, Honey and Garlic Sauce

  • 30ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 250ml chicken stock
  • 30ml honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 210°C/190°C fan/410°F/gas mark 7.
  2. Prepare the tray with the vegetables: Cut the red onion into wedges, halve the garlic bulb into individual cloves, and slice the lemon thinly. Divide them between two large baking trays along with the new potatoes.
  3. Drizzle 30ml of olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together using your hands to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Pat dry the chicken legs with kitchen roll to remove excess moisture. Place the chicken legs in between the potatoes and vegetables on the tray. Sprinkle each chicken leg with salt and pepper. Add the thyme sprigs.
  5. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  6. While the tray bake is cooking, prepare the Lemon, Honey, and Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, mix 30ml of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chicken stock, and honey until well combined.
  7. After the initial 20 minutes of baking, remove the tray from the oven, and carefully add the asparagus to the tray around the chicken and potatoes. Drizzle some of the Lemon, Honey, and Garlic Sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Return the tray to the oven and continue baking for another 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked, and the top is crispy and browned.
  9. Once the tray bake is ready, remove it from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.
  10. Serve the Lemon Garlic Chicken Tray Bake hot, and you can accompany it with any additional side dishes of your choice. Enjoy your delicious and flavorful meal!

Notes

Cooking times may vary depending on your oven. The chicken should be fully cooked, and the top should turn brown and crispy during baking. Make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://www.greedygourmet.com/recipes-by-course/main-course/sticky-lemon-honey-chicken-drumsticks/