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Nigella Chicken Chorizo Tray Bake

Nigella Chicken Chorizo Tray Bake recipe
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Nigella Chicken Chorizo Tray Bake is a one-pan oven dish combining chicken thighs and slices of chorizo with vegetables, herbs, and olive oil. The heat of the oven melts the chorizo fat, coating the chicken and vegetables in smoky, paprika-rich flavor. As everything roasts together, the chicken becomes tender, the chorizo turns crisp around the edges, and the vegetables soften into a naturally sweet base. It’s simple, rustic, and bursting with flavor—classic Nigella style.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)

  • 150–200g chorizo, sliced

  • 1–2 onions, sliced

  • 2 bell peppers, chopped

  • 4–5 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 2–3 potatoes or sweet potatoes, cubed (optional)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley or lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the base – Spread chopped onions, peppers, garlic, and potatoes (if using) across the baking tray.

  • Add seasoning – Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

  • Arrange chicken pieces – Place chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, skin-side up.

  • Layer the chorizo – Scatter sliced chorizo around and between the chicken pieces.

  • Bake the tray – Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 40–45 minutes, or until chicken skin is crispy and golden.

  • Serve hot – Spoon the smoky juices over the chicken and garnish with lemon or parsley.

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