Turkish-Style Chicken Tray Bake

Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Category:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Description

This Turkish-style chicken tray bake combines boneless chicken with garlic, tomato paste, herbs, and vegetables in one baking dish. The chicken is baked covered before being uncovered to develop a lightly golden finish.

Ingredients
  • 700 –800 g boneless chicken, cut into large pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 –4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green capsicum, sliced
  • Handful of spinach
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup hot water or chicken stock
Instructions
  1. 1
    Mix the olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, spices, and salt.
  2. 2
    Coat the chicken well with the mixture and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Spread the onion, capsicum, tomatoes, and other vegetables in a baking dish.
  4. 4
    Place the chicken on top.
  5. 5
    Pour the hot water or chicken stock around the chicken.
  6. 6
    Cover the dish with foil.
  7. 7
    Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. 9
    Do not overcook.
Note

Avoid overcooking the chicken, as emphasized in the source method.

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