Ingredients

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

• Chicken breasts x 4
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp paprika
• Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

For the chimichurri:

• 20g (¾oz) fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (tough stalks removed)
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 red chilies, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• ½ tsp flaked sea salt (or ¼ tsp fine sea salt)
• 125ml olive oil
• Ground black pepper, to taste

For the tray bake:

• 2 red onions, cut into wedges
• 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled (lightly smashed)
• Sprinkle of paprika
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 courgette, sliced into thick rounds
• 6 spears of asparagus, trimmed
• 20ml olive oil
• 20ml balsamic vinegar
• 1 lemon, sliced
• A handful of fresh basil, chopped

Method

Prepare the chimichurri:

1. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, oregano, garlic, and chopped red chilies.
2. Stir in the red wine vinegar, sea salt, and a generous pinch of ground black pepper.
3. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Set aside to let the flavours combine while you prepare the tray bake.

Prepare the tray bake:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F.
2. Place the red onions, garlic cloves, red pepper, courgette, and asparagus on a large baking tray.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
4. Scatter lemon slices over the vegetables for added flavor.

3. Add the chicken to the tray:

1. Rub the chicken fillets with olive oil, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
2. Nestle the chicken fillets among the vegetables on the tray.

4. Bake:
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.

5. Finish and serve:

1. Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the roasted vegetables with chopped basil.
2. Spoon the chimichurri generously over the chicken fillets.
3. Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as crusty bread or quinoa.