If you want an easy dinner that still feels like a proper meal, this chicken chorizo chickpea tray bake is hard to beat.
Everything goes onto one tray, straight into the oven, and comes out with plenty of flavour from the chicken, chorizo, smoked paprika, garlic, lemon and parsley. It is simple, satisfying, and exactly the kind of recipe that earns a regular spot in the rotation.
For the best result, start with quality chicken thigh fillets from The Lucky Pig. Chorizo is currently available in store.
If you are building your dinner list for the week, you can also browse our full recipe collection here.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs from The Lucky Pig
- 150 g chorizo, sliced
- 1 tin chickpeas, drained
- 1 red capsicum, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Place the chicken, chorizo, chickpeas, capsicum, onion and garlic on a large tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt and cracked pepper.
- Toss gently so everything is coated evenly.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Serves and Time
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 to 40 minutes
Why This Recipe Works
Chicken thigh fillets stay juicy in the oven, while the chorizo brings extra richness and depth to the tray. The chickpeas soak up flavour, the vegetables soften and caramelise, and the lemon at the end lifts the whole dish. It is a simple recipe, but it tastes like more effort went into it than actually did.
What To Serve With It
This tray bake is strong enough to stand on its own, but it also works well with crusty bread, steamed rice, or a simple green salad if you want to round it out.
More Easy Dinner Ideas
If you like straightforward meals built around quality meat, try our pork scotch fillet pulled pork recipe as well.
Get Your Ingredients From The Lucky Pig
We have quality chicken thigh fillets in store and online, plus the rest of the ingredients to help you pull this together. If you are shopping in store, just ask and we will point you in the right direction.
Visit Us In Store
The Lucky Pig
452 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC
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