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Harissa Chicken Traybake with Roasted Veg & Yogurt Drizzle

Harissa Chicken Traybake with Roasted Veg & Yogurt Drizzle

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 40 mins Total: 50 mins

A spicy-sweet harissa chicken traybake roasted with colourful veg and potatoes, finished with a cooling lemon-garlic yogurt drizzle.



 

Ingredients

For the Harissa Chicken Traybake

  • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless)
  • 2–3 tbsp harissa paste (rose harissa is great)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste

For the Roasted Veg

  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced thick
  • 2 courgettes, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 carrots, cut into batons
  • 400 g baby potatoes, halved (or chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Yogurt Drizzle

  • 200 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • Pinch of salt

To Finish

  • Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
  • Optional: crumbled feta
  • Optional: toasted flaked almonds or pine nuts

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Prep and Roast

Heat the Oven

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  1. Step 2

    Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 3

    Line a large baking tray with foil or baking paper for easy cleanup.

Season the Chicken

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  1. Step 4

    In a bowl, mix harissa, olive oil, lemon zest/juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  2. Step 5

    Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade.

Prepare the Veg

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  1. Step 6

    Add potatoes, onion, peppers, courgettes, and carrots to the tray.

  2. Step 7

    Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread out in an even layer.

Arrange and Bake

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  1. Step 8

    Nestle the harissa chicken amongst the veg (skin-side up if using skin-on).

  2. Step 9

    Roast for 35–40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

  3. Step 10

    Finish and Serve

Make the Yogurt Drizzle

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    Mix yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, and salt until smooth.

Serve

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  1. Step 12

    Spoon roasted veg and chicken onto plates.

  2. Step 13

    Drizzle with garlicky yogurt, then sprinkle with herbs.

  3. Step 14

    Optional: finish with feta and toasted nuts for extra wow.

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