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Spiced yoghurt chicken traybake with potatoes

Chicken thighs marinated in spiced yoghurt, roasted on a tray with potatoes and red onion until charred at the edges.

  • Time1 hr 10
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.00 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the yoghurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice and a teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Leave for at least 20 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the fridge.

    20 min
  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Put the potatoes and onions on a large tray with the oil and a pinch of salt. Toss together.

  3. 3

    Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  4. 4

    Nestle the chicken among the potatoes, skin side up, scraping any extra marinade over the top.

  5. 5

    Roast for 40 minutes until the chicken is dark golden and the juices run clear when you pierce the thickest part.

    40 min
  6. 6

    Rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the pan juices, a green salad or warm rice.

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