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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake

    October 10, 2022 Chicken & Turkey

    Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake

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    This Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake is as simple and tasty as it gets for a weeknight dinner. It's unbelievably flavorful and takes about 10 minutes to prep. How awesome is that?

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    Many modern humans have lost track of the flow of the seasons. With electric lights, indoor heating, and refrigeration, we've engineered solutions that largely help us avoid the inconvenience of the colder months. But our bodies haven't kept pace with our technology. They still react to the changes in the light and temperature, even if our culture tries to carry on as normal.

    As witches, many of us strive to reconnect to the natural rhythm of the world. With Autumn truly taking root here in Scotland, I find I want more rest, more warmth, and more hearty and comforting food. But the circumstances of my life may not necessarily accomodate that. That's where an all-in-one tray bake dinner can really save the day.

    What makes this recipe so awesome?

    This Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake has everything you need for a hearty dinner all in one baking sheet. All you have to do is chop and season a few simple ingredients, spread them on the baking sheet, and pop them in the oven. Wash your hands and get on with other things while your house fills with savoury, spicy aromas. Then sit down to a delicious dinner that took practically no effort.

    You could add other veggies or mushrooms to this dish if you like. You could use chicken breast or thighs, whatever floats your boat. Really, you don't need anything else, but if you had a loaf of crusty bread or a crisp green salad, that would also be awesome. You're going to walk away from the table feeling calm and comforted. What could be better?

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    Magical Properties of Onions

    Onions, with all their layers, are a powerful symbol of protection. They're known for their metaphysical ability to absorb negativity as well. But did you know onions can also be used in spells to prevent baldness? Here's your proof that men were witches.

    This spell comes to us from the Anglo-Saxon tradition. They believed that rubbing the cut side of a halved onion over your bald patch twice a day would help your hair to regrow. If you're more thinning than balding, you can blend the juice of an onion with vodka and a tablespoon of honey. Rub that into your scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing. Let me know how it goes. (Source: Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes)

    For more on the magical and spiritual properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check out the Kitchen Magick page.

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    Tips for making Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake

    This is possibly one of the easiest recipe in existence. You'll need to chop a few things, drizzle some olive oil, sprinkling some herbs and seasoning, give it a toss, then put it in the oven. This will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. But here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure things go well.

    We prefer chicken breasts, so I cut them in half to cut the cooking time. You'll also want to chop your potatoes into bite-size pieces to ensure that they cook through in the alloted time. Be liberal with your herbs and spices, especially on the chicken. And finally, don't overcrowd your pan if you want your potatoes to get a bit crispy.

    You don't strictly need the orange zest, but it does add a bright punch of acidity that I really love.

    If you want to use chicken thighs, you don't really need to do anything to them. If you want to add other veggies, just make sure you chop them to a size that will allow them to cook through in about 25 minutes.

    Chicken & Chorizo Tray Bake

    We need to meet our obligations and look after ourselves as best as we can. A simple meal like this Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake is going to help you feel nourished without feeling stressed.

    Looking for more awesome, easy weeknight dinners? Try some Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta or a pot of Gnocchi Chili.

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    Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake

    Chicken & Chorizo Tray Bake
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    This Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake is as simple and tasty as it gets for a weeknight dinner. It's unbelievably flavorful and takes about 10 minutes to prep. How awesome is that?

    • Author: Renee Rendall
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 25
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: Spanish

    Ingredients

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    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into three chunks each
    • 6 small chorizo sausages, halved (or one long sausage cut into chunks)
    • 8 ounces baby potatoes, chopped small
    • ½ red onion, sliced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • Salt and pepper
    • Zest of half an orange

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 425 F (220 C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
    2. Spread all of your chopped chicken, chorizo, potatoes, and onion evenly onto the baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over everything and sprinkle on your seasonings. Give it all a quick toss with your hands to make sure everything is well coated. Zest your orange over the top of the tray.
    3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken juices run clear. Serve hot.

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    Notes

    You can use four chicken thighs if you prefer.

    Keywords: Chicken, Chorizo, Potatoes

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