a silver oven tray filed with chicken topped with chopped herbs and lemon wedges

Peri peri chicken traybake

Name: Peri peri chicken traybake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; ½ tbsp ground coriander; 1 tsp chilli powder (depending on how spicy you like it); 1 tsp dried oregano; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lemon, juiced and zested, plus wedges to serve; 1.1kg pack chicken thighs and drumsticks; flat leaf parsley, to serve

Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:5 mins
- Cook:50 mins
Easy
Serves 4 - 5

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
½ tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp chilli powder (depending on how spicy you like it)
1 tsp dried oregano
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juiced and zested, plus wedges to serve
1.1kg pack chicken thighs and drumsticks
flat leaf parsley, to serve

Method

STEP 1
Combine the oil with the dried spices, herbs, garlic, lemon zest and juice in a small bowl, seasoning well.
STEP 2
Put the chicken in a large roasting tin then spoon over the spice paste. Use your hands to massage in well, then leave to marinate in the fridge, covered, for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
STEP 3
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Remove the chicken from the fridge 20-30 mins before cooking then transfer to the oven and bake for 45-50 mins until cooked through, turning once halfway. Serve sprinkled with the parsley.