22/08/2018

Spiced Chicken, Cauliflower and Pumpkin Tray Bake

A super-easy roasting tray chicken dish spiced with Middle Eastern flavours.

Serves:

4 Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
8 chicken chops or thighs
1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 butternut pumpkin, diced
4 unpeeled cloves garlic, smashed
olive oil, for drizzling
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons pepitas or chopped pistachios
chopped continental parsley, for sprinkling

Method

Combine spices and salt, and use half to coat the chicken and place on a large roasting tray. Toss cauliflower, pumpkin and garlic with a little oil and remaining spices and arrange around the chicken. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Roast at 200°C for 30-40 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through. Serve sprinkled with pepitas and parsley.

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