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Roasted chicken tray bake with lemon, garlic and rosemary

A deliciously decadent, simple yet rewarding meal to satisfy even the fussiest, and hungriest of taste buds – every time!

I have posted about this being one of my favorite dishes before and it really doesnt even require a recipe.

(Even though I have the words of Jane-Anne Hobbs from Scrumptious in my head regarding good recipe writing from the Food Bloggers Indaba 2011)

Roast chicken tray bake with garlic, rosemary and lemon

Chicken is quite a staple in so many households and it can be challenging when trying to come up with something new, something different – as well as something that is quick and easy. For many people I know, the reason they dont cook very much is because of the lack of time they have to do it which I where I come in.

I have a full time job, plus a part time job of holding down the fort with this blog – as well as volunteering for DARG sometimes on weekends, and now the Caspian Alexander trust too (putting some of my techie skills to use)

During the week I dont have hours to spend in the kitchen as I am sure you dont either?

Let me help you out.


Roast chicken tray bake with garlic, rosemary and lemon

In a large baking tray throw together:

Chicken pieces (you know how many to feed each person – I work on roughly 2 per person depending on preferences)
Baby potatos (As above) Cut in half
Red Onions cut into 1/8
Carrots (as they are, unpeeled, cut)
Whole garlic cloves with the skin on
Lemons
Rosemary

Then a little olive oil and some chicken spice (or use whatever makes your heart tickle)
Some vegetable or chicken stock, and some wine to cover

I place it in tin foil for the first 30 -45 mins then remove (So that the steam cooks everything a little faster)

Then keep checking on it, untiol the juice of the chicken runs clear and this means it is cooked.

Roast chicken tray bake with garlic, rosemary and lemon


Serve with salad, and some gravy (made with the juices from the pan and some bisto)

The dish may take some time to cook, but the best part of it is that while it is cooking, you are relaxing and spending time with your loved ones, and only having to check on it every now and again – no slaving over the stove needed!

I really hope you enjoy this one as much as I always do!
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