Chicken and Chorizo Traybake

This chicken and chorizo traybake is a useful midweek dinner because the oven does most of the work. Chorizo releases flavorful fat as it cooks, which seasons the potatoes and vegetables below the chicken.

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture. If you prefer boneless thighs, reduce the cooking time slightly and check the internal temperature early.

Recipe overview

• Servings: 4
• Estimated preparation: 15 minutes
• Estimated cooking: 40 minutes
• Estimated total: 55 minutes
• Equipment: Large roasting tin, food thermometer

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon fine salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 150 g cooking chorizo, sliced
• 700 g potatoes, cut into 2–3 cm pieces
• 2 red peppers, cut into strips
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled and lightly crushed
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, to serve
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/425°F.
2. Toss the potatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, oil, paprika, oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt in a large roasting tin.
3. Pat the chicken dry and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
4. Scatter the chorizo over the vegetables, then arrange the chicken thighs on top, skin side up.
5. Roast for 35–40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken skin is crisp.
6. Check the chicken at the thickest point without touching bone. It should reach 74°C/165°F.
7. Rest for 5 minutes, then scatter with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking tips and substitutions

• If the potatoes are not tender when the chicken is done, remove the chicken and continue roasting the vegetables for 5–10 minutes.
• Use sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter traybake.
• Add cherry tomatoes during the final 15 minutes.
• For a milder dish, use less chorizo and add a little extra olive oil.

Serving suggestions

Serve straight from the tin with a green salad or steamed greens. For another easy chicken dinner, try Lemon and Herb Chicken.

Use a thermometer to check doneness: FoodSafety.gov safe cooking temperatures.