Chicken, Sweet Potato & Rosemary Traybake
A simple one-tray dinner with chicken, sweet potato, carrots, courgette and fragrant rosemary.
Chicken provides high-quality protein, while sweet potato and vegetables contribute fibre and a range of micronutrients. Roasting the vegetables with olive oil brings out their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 600 g skinless chicken breast or thigh, chopped
- 600 g sweet potato, cubed
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 courgettes, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- 2 Add the sweet potato and carrots to a large roasting tray and toss with half the olive oil and herbs.
- 3 Roast for 15 minutes.
- 4 Add the chicken and courgettes and toss with the remaining olive oil.
- 5 Roast for another 20–25 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- 6 Finish with lemon juice and black pepper before serving.