Chicken, Potato and Avocado Bake
Transform your kitchen into a canvas with the Recipe for Chicken, Avocado, and Crunchy Potato Tray Bake. This dish combines juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy potatoes seasoned with garlic, lemon, and oregano for a burst of freshness and satisfaction. The secret twist elevates the experience, making it unforgettable.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Servings
This recipe serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (1.8kg or 4 lbs), cut into 8 pieces
- Ripe avocados, 2 (sliced)
- Olive oil, 60ml (1/4 cup)
- Garlic, 3 cloves (minced)
- Salt, 1 tsp
- Cracked black pepper, 1 tsp
- Fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons
- Dried oregano, 2 tsp
- Potatoes, 1kg (about 2.2 lbs), cut into chunks
- Fresh green beans, 200g (7 oz)
- Baby spinach leaves, 100g (3.5 oz)
- Feta cheese, 100g (3.5 oz) crumbled
- Additional lemon slices for garnish
Method
- Preheat your oven to 220C (428F) fan-forced.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and oregano. Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with this mixture.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cook the potato chunks until just golden brown.
- Assemble on the Oven Tray: Arrange the semi-cooked potatoes as a bed on the baking dish. Place the marinated chicken on top and add slices of lemon.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: After baking, garnish with fresh green beans, avocado slices, baby spinach, and crumbled feta cheese. A final drizzle of olive oil can be added before serving.
The Chicken, Avocado, and Crunchy Potato Tray Bake is a culinary masterpiece that combines savory chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy potatoes into a flavorful explosion. Garnished with fresh greens and feta, it’s nutritious, delicious, and sure to impress. Remember to store any leftovers properly for a delightful meal another day.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 35g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fiber: 10g