Chicken & Poultry

Rose Harissa Chicken & Mediterranean Vegetable Tray Bake

Name: Rose Harissa Chicken & Mediterranean Vegetable Tray Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 8 Chicken Thighs (skin on and bone in); 90 g Rose Harissa; 550 g Mediterranean Vegetable Mix (shop bought); 225 g Chorizo (sliced into coins); 200 ml Red Wine; 1 Lemon (zest and juice); 3 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil; Fresh chopped Fresh Parsley (to serve); Fresh chopped Fresh Coriander (to serve)

A vibrant one-pan dinner featuring chicken thighs coated in fragrant rose harissa, roasted with Mediterranean vegetables, chorizo, and red wine for a richly spiced, robust meal.

5 (3 reviews)

• By Ricky Robinson • Updated April 16, 2024

There's something incredibly satisfying about a tray bake dinner. Just toss everything onto one pan, pop it in the oven, and in next to no time you've got a complete meal full of robust flavours.

This rose harissa chicken tray bake is exactly that kind of dish. The fragrant North African spice paste brings warmth and depth, while the chicken thighs roast until the skin turns golden and crispy. It's simple cooking that delivers bold results without demanding much from you.

As it roasts, the harissa's warm spices bloom and mingle with the crispy chicken skin, tender vegetables, and rich chorizo oil.

Rose Harissa Chicken & Mediterranean Vegetable Tray Bake recipe image

Rose Harissa Chicken & Mediterranean Vegetable Tray Bake

The supporting cast matters just as much here. Chunky chorizo releases its paprika-rich oil as it cooks, coating the vegetables in a savoury glaze. The glug of red wine adds acidity and helps the vegetables caramelise nicely. Mediterranean vegetables like peppers and courgettes hold up well to the high heat, softening without turning mushy. A bright squeeze of lemon at the end cuts through the deep flavours and lifts everything.

This is hearty food that doesn't feel heavy. The balance between the spiced harissa, the rich chorizo, and the freshness from the lemon keeps each bite interesting. Serve it up with some fluffy couscous to soak up all those lovely roasting juices, and you've got an easy dinner for any night of the week. Just prep a few ingredients, then let the oven do the hard work for you.