Ingredients
For the Chicken
For the Roasted Vegetables
To Garnish (Optional)
Method
A fresh, flavourful one-tray style meal featuring juicy garlic lime chicken and colourful roasted vegetables.
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine:
Lime zest
Lime juice
Minced garlic
1tbsp olive oil
Smoked paprika
Dried oregano
1/2tsp salt
1/4tsp black pepper
Mix well until combined.
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat thoroughly in the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For more flavour, marinate for up to 2 hours.
Step 3: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Line a large baking tray with baking paper if desired.
Step 4: Prepare the Vegetables
Place the potatoes, carrots, peppers and red onion on the baking tray.
Drizzle with:
1tbsp olive oil
Sprinkle over:
1tsp dried thyme
1/2tsp salt
1/4tsp black pepper
Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 5: Start Roasting
Place the vegetables in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
Step 6: Add the Chicken
Remove the tray from the oven and stir the vegetables.
Place the marinated chicken breasts on top of or alongside the vegetables.
Step 7: Finish Cooking
Return the tray to the oven and cook for a further 20-25 minutes, or until:
The chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C
The vegetables are tender and lightly caramelised
Step 8: Rest the Chicken
Remove the tray from the oven.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Step 9: Serve
Slice the chicken and serve with the roasted vegetables.
Garnish with chopped coriander and fresh lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Energy: 430 kcal
Protein: 42g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fat: 18g
Fibre: 5g
