Cajun Chicken & Pepper Traybake
Cajun Chicken & Pepper Traybake
Juicy chicken, colourful peppers and golden potatoes roast together with smoky Cajun warmth in this easy, family-friendly one-tray dinner.
⏱️ Prep, Cook & Serve
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 40–45 minutes
- Serves: 4
🧂 Ingredients
- 700g boneless chicken thighs
- 600g baby potatoes, halved
- 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2½ tbsp Cajun Spice
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, to serve
🔪 Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C fan. Put the potatoes in a large roasting tin, toss with 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp Cajun Spice, then roast for 15 minutes.
- Add the peppers and onion. Turn everything well and make space for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken with the remaining oil and Cajun Spice, then nestle it among the vegetables.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are golden at the edges.
- Squeeze over fresh lemon, scatter with parsley and serve straight from the tray.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Add a crisp green salad or steamed sweetcorn.
- Serve with cooling natural yoghurt if you prefer gentler heat.
- Use leftovers in wraps or grain bowls the following day.
💛 Why It Works
Cajun Spice adds smoky warmth and savoury depth while the chicken juices season the vegetables as everything roasts together.
✨ Cook’s Tip
Give the tray plenty of room; overcrowding traps steam and stops the vegetables developing those delicious caramelised edges.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our Cajun Spice | Smoky Louisiana-Style Seasoning.
📖 More Cajun Spice Recipes
- Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Cajun Prawn Rice
- Cajun Potato Wedges with Cooling Dip
- Cajun Salmon with Lime
- Cajun Halloumi & Vegetable Skewers
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