The BEST & EASTEST One-tray Dinner | Cajun Chicken, Potato and Capsicum Tray Bake

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Italian seasoning is often less expensive and can be used in place of Cajun for a milder flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are typically cheaper and still flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and suitable for baking.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: russet potatoes

Russet potatoes are usually cheaper and work well in bakes.

Score the chicken to speed up cooking and ensure it cooks all the way through.

Dice the capsicum into nice chunks.

Cut the potatoes in half.

Add everything into the tray without blanching or pre-cooking anything.

Drizzle avocado oil over the mixture and rub it in.

Reserve a little bit of Cajun spice for later.

Cut the onion into wedges, leaving the core in.

Cut the garlic in half and add it to the tray.

Lift the chicken and tuck it out so the veggies drop underneath it.

Roast everything together, allowing the chicken juices to flavor the vegetables.

Cook in the oven for about 45 minutes until everything is cooked through.

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