A Simple Yet Stunning One-Pan Feast, Packed with Flavour.
This vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake is a true celebration of colour, comfort, and simplicity. With golden roasted chicken nestled among sweet peppers, briny olives, juicy tomatoes, and torn ciabatta, it’s all brought to life with the aromatic depth of Cape Herb & Spice Mediterranean Roast Seasoning. Perfect for weeknights or relaxed entertaining, this dish offers big flavour with minimal fuss—and even less washing up.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
For the Tray Bake:
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 red onions, peeled and quartered
- 300 g vine tomatoes or mixed baby tomatoes
- 10 baby yellow and red peppers, halved and deseeded
- 200 g pitted black olives
- 1 whole head of garlic, halved horizontally
- ½ ciabatta loaf, torn into chunks
- 8 pieces of skin-on chicken thighs and legs
- 2–3 tablespoons Cape Herb & Spice Mediterranean Roast Seasoning
To Serve:
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Method
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C) or gas mark 4.
2. Assemble the Tray Bake
In a large roasting tray, combine the red onions, tomatoes, peppers, olives, halved garlic, and torn ciabatta. Drizzle generously with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Sprinkle over Cape Herb & Spice Mediterranean Roast Seasoning and toss everything together until evenly coated.
3. Add the Chicken
Nestle the chicken pieces, skin-side up, among the vegetables and bread. Position them so the skins are exposed for optimum crisping.
4. Roast Until Golden
Roast for 40–45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden, the vegetables are tender, and the ciabatta is crisp around the edges.
5. Finish Under the Grill (Optional)
For extra caramelisation, place the tray under a hot grill for 4–5 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
6. Serve
Remove from the oven and top with crumbled feta, if using. Serve hot, directly from the tray.
Why This Recipe Works
This one-pan chicken tray bake ticks every box: vibrant, hearty, healthy and unfussy. The Cape Herb & Spice Mediterranean Roast Seasoning imparts a rich, herbaceous aroma that elevates the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables, while the bread soaks up all the savoury juices. Minimal effort, maximum reward.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a crisp green salad dressed with lemon and olive oil
- Add a chilled glass of rosé or white wine for effortless al fresco dining
- Turn leftovers into a wrap with rocket and tzatziki