Spiced Chicken Traybake with Pine Nuts

There is just something so relaxing about throwing everything into a roasting pan and then popping into the oven where the chicken drumsticks bake merrily away until golden, juicy and tender without any input from you. Big on flavour, low on effort, ready in an hour and there is much less washing up at the end, too. If desired, add some chopped sweet potatoes or pumpkins at the bottom of the roasting pan, so they soak up all the juices from the spices, lemon and chicken as they cook.

2 Organic lemons
3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 Red onion, chopped
2 Cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 Bay leaves, torn in half
1.2-1.5 kg Chicken drumsticks with skin on and bone in
50 g Pine nuts
Coriander leaves, chopped

To marinate the chicken, slice one of the lemons, discarding the ends, and juice the other. Combine the lemon juice and olive oil, garlic, onion, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and sliced lemon in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat with the marinade. Cover and marinate for 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
To cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 220C/430F. Season the chicken and arrange skin-side up in a single layer in a large roasting tray, drizzling over the marinade and tucking the lemon slices in between them.
Roast for 55-60 minutes until golden, scattering over the pine nuts for the final 15 minutes. Serve scattered with chopped coriander.

37 comments:

DUTA 13/12/23 13:27: The always good ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, onions , don't let the chicken pieces escape. They turn them into a delicious basis for a royal meal with nuts and other goodies.
Tom 13/12/23 13:30: ...another festive way to enjoy chicken. ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼
Lola Martínez 13/12/23 13:35: Bastantes veces preparo pollo al horno con distintos ingrediente. Es una receta sabrosa y limpia que sirve para comida o cena y siempre está buenisima. Como tu asado, que es súper rico.
DEZMOND 13/12/23 14:06: I have never head pine nuts before, what do they taste like? I made beans and carrot salad for lunch today and will be roasting potatoes, parsnips and squash tomorrow! Might make some garlic and dill polenta for frushtuck!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 13/12/23 14:55: Sounds delicious I have never really cooked with pine nuts other than cookies so this is new for me
Angie's Recipes 13/12/23 14:58: @DEZMOND Nutty with very mild sweetness..a bit like cashews. They turn rancid very quickly.
foodtravelandwine 13/12/23 16:59: Easy, healthy and delicious!!.....it looks very tempting!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
Christine 13/12/23 17:43: Yummy
Bill 13/12/23 18:00: Another great chicken recipe. Thanks, Angie.
Brian's Home Blog 13/12/23 18:52: That does sound so good and I can have all those ingredients!
Breathtaking 13/12/23 19:03: Hello :=) In just one oven tray, you can make an appetising meal with little effort
but plenty of taste. I would like this recipe because it has herbs I like, and usually have available. Thank you.
MELODY JACOB 13/12/23 19:57: Effortless Elegance in a Roasting Pan! Let the oven work its magic with these golden, juicy Chicken Drumsticks. Marinated in a blend of organic lemons, olive oil, garlic, and aromatic spices, the result is a symphony of flavors. Add sweet potatoes or pumpkins for a delightful twist. The final touch: a sprinkle of pine nuts and fresh coriander. Simple, flavorful, and minimal cleanup – the perfect recipe for a deliciously stress-free meal.
roentare 13/12/23 20:45: Looks so yummy looking
Grace 13/12/23 20:52: Excelente Angie!
Es mi plato recurrente!
Cooking Julia 13/12/23 23:14: Another great recipe to cook chicken.
My name is Erika. 14/12/23 00:12: I really need to check your posts early in the day before I get too hungry. Smile. This looks yummy.
Anne in the kitchen 14/12/23 00:25: Sounds delicious and looks lovely
Citu 14/12/23 02:28: Se ve muy rico ese pollo. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Granny Sue 14/12/23 02:59: Yum! I would substitute parsley for coriander but this sounds divine.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 14/12/23 03:36: Such a delicious way to enjoy chicken - loving the use of pine nuts! Beautiful food styling, too.
Margaret D 14/12/23 06:28: Looks good.
Sherry's Pickings 14/12/23 07:01: chicken traybakes are my fave quick and easy dinner! just so simple and so delicious. I love pine nuts!
Happy Retiree's Kitchen 14/12/23 07:01: All of your ingredients combined would create the most delicious meal. I love a tasty traybake, I will be trying this one. Thanks Angie.
eileeninmd 14/12/23 11:26: Looks like a delicious recipe for chicken!
Thanks for sharing!
Take care, have a wonderful day!
Rose world 14/12/23 11:33: Simple and easy recipe. I like drumstick recipe.
David M. Gascoigne, 14/12/23 13:10: Looks delicious, Angie. I am sure you could take baked clay and make it appetizing and appealing!
Carol @Comfort Spring Station 14/12/23 17:21: I have to try this! It looks so yummy.
Laura. M 14/12/23 21:42: Me encanta el pollo Angie y me gusta la receta. Gacias.
Un abrazo.
Lowcarb team member 15/12/23 00:52: Looks delicious Angie.

All the best Jan
Veronica Lee 15/12/23 03:54: Healthy and yummy 😋
Incredibly enticing, Angie!

Happy Friday!
Julie 15/12/23 12:23: What a super tempting great recipe dear, yummy !!!
David 16/12/23 19:59: Angie, The chicken drumsticks look great... I'd take care of at least 3 of them. If we made this dish, it would have to be with thighs as my better half doesn't like legs or even breasts. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Rainbow Evening 16/12/23 22:56: look delicious.... yummy
thepaintedapron.com 17/12/23 16:09: A great no fuss recipe Angie!
Pam 19/12/23 20:48: Great combination of flavors and textures.
Raymund 20/12/23 22:09: I love the idea of using a simple marinade with lemon, olive oil, and spices to infuse the chicken with flavor. And roasting everything together on a single tray minimizes cleanup, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Cocoa and Lavender 1/1/24 21:44: Tray bakes are the best! (I think some of my comments are disappearing again... not sure what is happening, as I know I commented on this right after you posted.... Or maybe it was on social media? I get so lost!) This sounds delicious.