Ranch-Style Chicken Traybake with Potatoes and Green Beans
Why this recipe works
- All-in-one cooking: Chicken, potatoes and green beans cook on the same tray, with the vegetables picking up flavour from the seasoned oil and pan juices.
- Ranch-style seasoning: Dill, parsley, garlic, onion, paprika and lemon zest create a savoury, herby coating without needing a bottled dressing mix.
- Better browning: Starting the potatoes before adding the chicken helps them roast through properly, while keeping the chicken skin-side up encourages a golden finish.
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Timing notes
- Stagger the ingredients: The potatoes need a head start before the chicken and green beans are added, so everything finishes tender without overcooking the beans.
- Rest before serving: A short rest lets the chicken juices settle and gives the roasted lemon time to soften before squeezing over the tray.
Texture tips
- Keep the skin exposed: Nestle the chicken skin-side up and avoid turning it, so the skin can brown while the potatoes absorb the savoury juices below.
- Use enough tray space: Spread the potatoes in a single layer at the start; overcrowding traps steam and makes browning more difficult.
Ingredient notes
- Dried herbs work well here: Dried dill and parsley suit the high oven heat and give the seasoning a familiar ranch-style flavour.
- Finish with roasted lemon: Squeezing the roasted lemon over the tray at the end brightens the chicken and cuts through the richness of the skin and pan juices.
- Check potato size: Halve larger baby potatoes so they cook at the same pace as the chicken and brown more evenly.
Make-ahead tips
- Prepare the seasoning ahead: The herb and oil mixture can be mixed in advance, then tossed with the potatoes and chicken just before roasting.
- Reheat on a tray: For leftovers, reheat on a baking tray at 200°C (390°F) until piping hot, adding a small splash of water if the potatoes look dry.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C (430°F). In a large bowl, mix the olive oil with the dried dill, dried parsley, ground garlic, ground onion, ground paprika, fine sea salt and black pepper. Zest the lemon into the bowl, then cut the lemon into wedges and set aside.
- Add the mixed baby potatoes to the bowl and toss well to coat. Tip onto a large baking tray and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes so the potatoes get a head start.
- Add the chicken thighs to the same bowl and turn to coat in the remaining seasoning oil. Nestle the chicken among the potatoes, skin-side up, and roast for 20 minutes. The skin should be starting to turn golden.
- Add the green beans to the tray and toss them lightly in the pan juices. Tuck the lemon wedges around the tray. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the beans are tender and the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Rest the tray for 5 minutes. Squeeze the roasted lemon wedges over the chicken and vegetables to taste, then serve straight from the tray.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the best texture, keep the chicken skin-side up and avoid turning it so it stays golden while the potatoes soak up the juices.
- If your potatoes are larger, halve them so they roast through in time and brown nicely.
- If serving vulnerable groups, make sure the chicken is fully cooked through before serving.
Substitutions
- Replace Olive oil with Avocado oil for a more neutral flavour.
- Replace Lemon with Lime for a sharper, more aromatic finish.
- Replace Ground paprika with Smoked paprika for a deeper smoky note.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat on a baking tray at 200°C (390°F) for 12 to 15 minutes until piping hot; add a small splash of water to the tray if the potatoes look dry.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 55min (15min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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