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Easy Spanish Chicken Traybake

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This Spanish Style Chicken Traybake combines crispy chicken, chorizo, roast peppers, new potatoes, garlic and paprika for maximum mouthwartering Spanish deliciousness with a minimum of fuss - just 15 minutes hands on time and the oven takes care of the rest! #traybake #chicken #spanish #spanishchicken #chorizo #paprika #chickentraybake #easydinners #midweekmeals #familydinners #easypeasyfoodie

Traybakes make midweek meals a breeze! This Spanish Style Chicken Traybake combines crispy chicken, chorizo, roast peppers, new potatoes, garlic and paprika for maximum mouthwatering Spanish deliciousness with a minimum of fuss – just 15 minutes hands on time and the oven takes care of the rest!

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

Anyone who knows me will know I LOVE TRAYBAKES!! I love throwing a load of delicious flavours into a roasting tin, then popping it into the oven and allowing the flavours to combine and intensify and for everything to get lovely and crispy and slightly charred, while I sit and read a book or drink a glass of wine or play with my children (at least in theory…). It’s lovely not having to be at the stove stirring things for a change, and it means minimal washing up too, which is a massive bonus!

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

I had been thinking about flavours that would work well in a traybake and I suddenly hit upon the idea that it would work really well with Spanish flavours – chorizo, roast peppers, garlic, paprika, all flavouring some lovely chicken thighs. I began scribbling down all the flavours I thought would work together and then tested it – and it worked beautifully! This Spanish Style Chicken Traybake was a massive hit with the whole family – they literally could not get enough and are now demanding a repeat.

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

I’m sure I’m not the only one to hit upon the idea of a Spanish Style Chicken Traybake, (in fact, I’ve just googled it, I’m definitely not) but this one does taste pretty awesome, even if I say so myself, and it passed my little taste testers very stringent criteria so it must be good!

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

Because I was making this for young children, I didn’t use any chilli, but if you wanted to add some more heat to this dish, you could sprinkle over some dried chilli flakes before roasting – about half a teaspoon for a medium heat or 1 teaspoon (or more!) to make it hot!

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

You really need to use a large roasting dish for this Spanish Style Chicken Traybake recipe so that all the vegetables can sit in a single layer and there is a little bit of room between the chicken pieces. If you haven’t got a large roasting dish, use two smaller ones instead or your veg will steam rather than roast!

Spanish Style Chicken Traybake

 

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Spanish Style Chicken Traybake
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Easy Spanish Chicken Traybake

Traybakes make midweek meals a breeze! This Spanish Style Chicken Traybake combines crispy chicken, chorizo, roast peppers, new potatoes, garlic and paprika for maximum mouthwatering Spanish deliciousness with a minimum of fuss - just 15 minutes hands on time and the oven takes care of the rest! 
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Course Main Course, Traybake
Cuisine British, Fusion, Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 748kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 8 chicken thighs (or a mixture of thighs and legs)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 100 g chorizo cut into 1 cm chunks
  • 1 red pepper cut into large chunks – roughly 2cm by 2cm
  • 1 red onion sliced into 8 wedges
  • 400 g new potatoes halved
  • 8 garlic cloves lightly bashed with the skins still on
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F.
  • Put the chicken thighs on a plate and sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 teaspoon of oregano, add some salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil and rub the marinade all over the chicken.
  • Put the chorizo, red pepper, red onion, new potatoes and garlic into a large roasting tray and sprinkle over the other teaspoon of paprika and oregano, a couple of twists of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil (about 2 tablespoons), plus the chilli flakes, if you are using them.
  • Stir everything together so the chorizo and vegetables are covered in the oil, herbs and spices (use your hands or a large spoon).
  • Place the chicken on top of the chorizo and vegetables and pop the whole thing in the oven for 25 minutes.
  • After 25 minutes, remove the tray from the oven, carefully take the chicken pieces off the top and put them on a large plate. Stir the chorizo and vegetables so everything is coated in the delicious juices then pop the chicken back on top.
  • Tip the tray slightly to reveal the juices and, using a tablespoon, baste each piece of chicken with one tablespoon of juices (you don’t HAVE to do this step, if you haven’t got time, but the chicken will taste A LOT better if you do!)
  • Scatter over the tomatoes and then put the dish back in the oven and roast for a further 20 minutes.
  • Serve on its own or with a green salad, some crusty bread and a glass of Spanish Garnacha.

Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Spanish Chicken Traybake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 748 Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Fat 49g75%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 243mg81%
Sodium 506mg22%
Potassium 1267mg36%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 2015IU40%
Vitamin C 73.3mg89%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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This Spanish Style Chicken Traybake combines crispy chicken, chorizo, roast peppers, new potatoes, garlic and paprika for maximum mouthwatering Spanish deliciousness with a minimum of fuss - just 15 minutes hands on time and the oven takes care of the rest! #traybake #chicken #spanish #spanishchicken #chorizo #paprika #chickentraybake #easydinners #midweekmeals #familydinners #easypeasyfoodie

 

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  1. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    13th October 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I love tray bakes too! I love how the flavours combine together and they are such easy meals to make on a busy evening x #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      13th October 2015 at 1:24 pm

      They are so great, aren’t they? Love the fact there is so little washing up to do too! x

      Reply
  2. Alison says

    13th October 2015 at 1:28 pm

    The perfect easy to make meal for when you get in after work. Looks lovely

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      13th October 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks, Alison! Yes I love meals like this – where the oven does all the work and I can sit back and relax knowing dinner’s sorted! x

      Reply
  3. Mandy says

    13th October 2015 at 9:36 pm

    This looks so lovely, I’m sure my kids would love it. Sounds like I need to make more traybakes too as I’m definitely not getting enough time to read books or drink wine at the moment! Thanks for linking up with #cookblogshare this week x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th October 2015 at 10:02 am

      Haha! Yes, that is precisely why I am such a big fan of traybakes! 🙂 x

      Reply
  4. Leandra says

    15th October 2015 at 9:43 am

    This looks delicious. My family would love it, so would I as only one pan ? #cookblogshare

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th October 2015 at 10:03 am

      Thanks, Leandra! Yes, the beauty of traybakes – hardly any washing up!! x

      Reply
  5. Corina Blum says

    14th April 2018 at 7:30 am

    I love traybakes too Eb and this one has some of my favourite flavours in it! I am always happy to eat chicken and chorizo combinations and so are my family luckily. Thanks so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th April 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks Corina 🙂 Chicken and chorizo is such a great combination, isn’t it? Eb x

      Reply
  6. Dianne says

    15th April 2018 at 11:34 pm

    I made this tonight and it went down well with cleared plates. The flavours go so well together and it was very easy to prepare and pop into the oven, thank you!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      16th April 2018 at 9:23 am

      Yay! I am so pleased you liked it. Thanks so much for letting me know – it means a lot. Eb 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    17th April 2018 at 10:31 am

    Gorgeous, hard to beat flavours! I make very similar traybake and it’s always a huge hit but then chicken and chorizo always are in our house lol. Kids are not keen on peppers (go figure) so will always pick them out but myself and hubby got them covered 😉 Yum! x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th April 2018 at 4:33 pm

      Aw, thanks Jo. Yes it’s really hard to go wrong with that chicken and chorizo combo!! 😀 Eb x

      Reply
  8. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    17th April 2018 at 10:41 am

    Eb, can I still call this Spanish style if I skip the chorizo?? Haha
    Anyway, even without chorizo, I am sure it will still be delicious. I love tray bakes, so I am sure I’d be making this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th April 2018 at 4:34 pm

      Haha – it’s still got lots of other Spanish flavours so yeah, of course! 😀 Would love to hear how it goes if you make it. Eb x

      Reply
  9. jenny walters says

    17th April 2018 at 2:45 pm

    What a fabulous dish and what fabulous colours. Makes me feel that sun already!Yum x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      17th April 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks Jenny – yes, it’s really that kind of dish that makes it feel like summer, even when it isn’t remotely! Eb x

      Reply
  10. Lesley Garden says

    20th April 2018 at 2:12 pm

    A lovely recipe, I love a one-pot dinner. I know this is something that my family would enjoy.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      23rd April 2018 at 9:33 am

      Thanks Lesley – I am a HUGE fan of one pot dinners (can you tell???) they just make cooking so much easier…and so often result in a dish that’s more tasty too! Eb x

      Reply
  11. Jessica Cantoni says

    24th April 2018 at 4:52 pm

    Oh my gosh, I’ve been thinking about Spanish food a lot lately after reading about it in the Edible Atlas book! This looks simply divine. I’m making Spanish tortilla tonight, which isn’t quite as flavoursome (but still YUM), so perhaps I’ll give this a try at some point 🙂 Thanks for linking up to my World Food linky! x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      25th April 2018 at 10:04 am

      Thanks Jess! I love a good Spanish tortilla too, though. I have a great recipe for one on my site which doesn’t require flipping (though it does require new photos at the moment – gah!) Eb x

      Reply
  12. Sherin Varghese raju says

    28th October 2021 at 10:34 pm

    The tastiest, easiet and few ingredients.. precisely and explained well .. love it .. my fam just loves it ,, fan of easy peasy foodie now

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      30th October 2021 at 4:47 pm

      Aw, yay! I am so happy to hear that. Thanks for this lovely feedback 😀

      Reply

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