Recipe: Chicken Tray Bake

Introduction

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the seasoning.
4. Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish.
5. Add the sliced vegetables to the bowl with the leftover seasoning and toss to coat them evenly.
6. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken in the baking dish.
7. Top the chicken and vegetables with the lemon slices.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
9. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 7g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 96mg
• Sodium: 454mg
• Potassium: 1097mg
• Vitamin A: 45% RDA
• Vitamin C: 201% RDA
• Calcium: 5% RDA
• Iron: 12% RDA

Tips and Variations

• Use any vegetables you like in this recipe. Broccoli, carrots, and sweet potatoes are all great options.
• Try adding different herbs and spices to the seasoning mix, such as thyme, rosemary, or cumin.
• If you want to make this dish even more filling, you can add some cooked rice or quinoa to the baking dish before baking.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to slice your vegetables evenly so that they cook at the same rate.
• You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts if you prefer.
• For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix for a few hours before baking.
• Don’t overcrowd the baking dish, or the vegetables may not cook properly.
• Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before serving. You can check this by using a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Conclusion