Chicken Avocado Crunchy Potato Tray Bake (Printable Version)

Succulent chicken with creamy avocado and crispy golden potatoes, all roasted together for a wholesome one-pan meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 pounds baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

→ Garnishes

12 - 1 small bunch fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
13 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, baby potatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer on a large baking tray.
04 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning potatoes and vegetables halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden and crispy.
05 - Remove tray from oven and arrange sliced avocado over the top.
06 - Scatter with chopped coriander or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Clean up is literally one pan which means more time for actually eating and less time scrubbing dishes
  • The contrast between hot roasted everything and cool fresh avocado creates this perfect temperature dance in your mouth
  • You can prep everything in advance and just pop it in the oven when walk through the door
02 -
  • The avocado goes in AFTER roasting because it turns bitter and mushy if exposed to that much heat for too long
  • Space is your friend here overcrowding the tray means steaming instead of roasting and nobody wants soggy potatoes
03 -
  • Pat your chicken thighs dry with paper towels before tossing with the marinade this helps them brown better
  • If your avocados are too firm they will not have that luxurious creamy texture so give them a gentle squeeze before buying

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