This is such a simple supper to put together, great for a midweek supper when you’re pushed for time. I try to always keep a tray of skinless and boneless chicken thighs in the freezer, for those days when I need a bit of motivation.
1½ tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
2 crushed garlic cloves
Seasoning to taste
Fry Light cooking spray
6 – 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
2 large peppers – any colour, I just happened to have red & yellow
750g of baby potatoes, cut into ¼ to ⅓-inch thick slices or wedges
250g cherry tomatoes
1 large courgette halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ½-inch chunks (you can also throw in any other vegetables you fancy or that you need to use up. I had some leftover mange tout this time and they worked really well.)
Handful of fresh basil to garnish
- Preheat oven to 220ºC or 200ºC fan, set the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
- Combine the spices in a small bowl.
- In a large baking tray, combine everything else: chicken, peppers, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, courgette and spray with Fry Light. Sprinkle most of the spice mix evenly over everything and toss well to fully combine.
- Spread out the chicken and vegetables as much as possible, making sure the chicken pieces have nothing on top of them. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the remaining spices.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Toss the potatoes and vegetables and return to the oven, continue to cook everything for 10-20 minutes longer, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through and the vegetables are done to your liking. If the chicken is done before the vegetables, transfer it to a platter and tent with foil and continue to cook the vegetables until they’re tender and done to your liking.
