Italian Balsamic Chicken Tray Bake from The Great Thermo Meal Prep
An easy to make and delicious one tray balsamic chicken bake. Can be made ahead and comes from The Great Thermo Meal Prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Italian Balsalmic Marinade
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Chicken Tray Bake
- 4 chicken thighs skin on
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 250 grams Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 zouchinni cut into rounds
- 50 grams rocket
Instructions
Italian Balsalmic Marinade
- Add all ingredients to a food processor / mixer and blend until combined into a sauce.
Chicken Tray Bake
- Preheat the oven to 200C, fan forced.
- Place the marinade, chicken, onion, tomatoes and zucchini in a large bowl, then toss together until well combined and evenly coated in the marinade.
- Add the chicken mixture to a large baking tray with a lip, spreading it out in a thin layer. Bake for 40-50 minutes until cooked and golden.
- To serve immediately: Top with fresh rocket (arugula) leaves and serve with toasted ciabatta or a grain. To serve the next day: Cool on the tray and then wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. The next day remove the tray from the fridge and preheat the oven to 200C, fan forced. Bake for 12-15 minutes until heated through and serve as above.
Notes
You can replace the thighs for chicken breasts - just adjust the cooking time.