CHICKEN & CHORIZO TRAYBAKE

A one-pan dish that brings together chicken breasts, smoky chorizo, and a mix of ingredients like rice, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh vegetables. This easy and delicious meal is a perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.

PREP 10m

COOK 25m

TOTAL 35m

SERVES 2

Ingredients-

  • 4 chicken breasts

  • 1 chorizo sausage, cut into chunky pieces

  • 180g basmati rice

  • 450ml water

  • 1 chicken stock cube

  • 1 teaspoon oil

  • 1 small jar of sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1/3 red onion, sliced

  • 1 fresh tomato, chopped

  • 1 red pepper, chopped

  • 2 limes

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

  • Salt and pepper to season

  • Additional vegetables and garlic bread for serving


Instructions-

Step 1: Preparing the Traybake

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C.

  2. In an ovenproof tray, add 180g of basmati rice and crumble 1 chicken stock cube & water over it.

  3. Dot the tray with chunks of chorizo, slices of red onion, chopped fresh tomato, and red pepper.

  4. Add 1 small jar of sun-dried tomatoes to the tray, distributing them evenly.

Step 2: Arranging the Chicken

  1. Place the 4 chicken breasts on top of the ingredients in the tray.

  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3: Baking the Traybake

  1. Cover the tray with a layer of tightly fitting foil.

  2. Bake the tray in the preheated oven at 190°C for 25 minutes.

Step 4: Rest and Finish

  1. After baking, let the traybake rest for 5 minutes.

  2. While it's resting, gather additional vegetables and garlic bread, and prepare them if needed.

Step 5: Finishing Under the Grill

  1. To achieve a delightful brown finish, place the tray under the grill for a couple of minutes.

Step 6: Serving the Traybake

  1. Garnish the Chicken and Chorizo Traybake with fresh parsley.

  2. Serve it hot, along with additional vegetables and garlic bread, if desired.

  3. Squeeze the juice from 2 limes over the traybake to enhance the flavours.

  4. Enjoy your meal.