Egg and Chicken Tray Bake
ContinentalDinnerDesi eggsMedium
Chicken pieces, potatoes and eggs roasted on one tray with herbs — a complete dinner from a single pan.
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
Total time50 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken pieces, bone-in or boneless
- 4 eggs
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges to serve
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Toss the chicken and potatoes with oil, herbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper on a baking tray.
- Roast for 25 minutes until the chicken is nearly cooked and the potatoes are soft.
- Make four small wells and crack an egg into each.
- Bake for 8–10 more minutes until the egg whites are set and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and bread.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)360 kcal
Protein (estimate)32 g
Fat (estimate)19 g
Carbs (estimate)18 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Use similar-sized chicken pieces so they cook evenly. Food safety: chicken must be cooked through with no pink parts; egg whites fully set. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: use boneless chicken thighs for a quicker bake, or add carrots and capsicum. Nutrition figures are estimates.