Indian Spiced Chicken & Potato Traybake

Indian Spiced Chicken & Potato Traybake

If you’re craving an easy midweek dinner that’s packed with fragrant Indian spices and finished with cooling minted yoghurt, this one’s for you. It’s bold, comforting, colourful and perfect for feeding a hungry house.


Crispy, spice coated chicken thighs roasted over golden potatoes and peppers, finished with a fresh mint yoghurt drizzle it’s simple, satisfying and seriously flavour-packed.

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Proper one-tray dinner minimal washing up

  • Fragrant Indian-inspired spices throughout

  • Cooling mint yoghurt balances the heat

  • Packed with flavour and protein

This traybake delivers everything you want from a comforting curry style dinner without the need for multiple pans or complicated steps. The chicken roasts until juicy with beautifully crisp skin, the vegetables soak up all the warming spices, and the fresh mint yoghurt brings a cooling contrast that makes every bite balanced and satisfying. It’s bold enough to feel exciting but easy enough for a busy midweek routine.

Slow Cooker Beef Madras

Indian Spiced Chicken & Potato Traybake

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

45 mins

SERVINGS

4

METHOD

Traybake

ORIGIN

Indian inspired

Delicious Indian Spiced Chicken & Potato Traybake Recipe

Ingredients


Traybake

  • 300g potatoes, cut into wedges

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 1 onion, cut into wedges

  • 2 red peppers, sliced

  • 1 red chilli, finely sliced

  • 1 tbsp curry powder

  • 1 tbsp curry paste (Madras works beautifully)

  • Drizzle olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

Chicken Marinade

  • 1kg chicken thighs (skin on for flavour)

  • 1 tbsp curry powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 2 tbsp curry paste (Madras)

  • Generous salt & pepper

Mint Yoghurt Sauce

  • Juice of ½–1 lemon

  • 100g Greek yoghurt

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken
    In a large bowl, mix curry powder, turmeric, curry paste, salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Set aside.

  • Prepare the tray
    Add potatoes, garlic, onion, peppers and chilli to a large roasting tray. Toss with curry powder, curry paste, salt, pepper and olive oil.

  • Assemble
    Lay the marinated chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.

  • Cook
    Roast at 180°C (fan) for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender with golden edges.

  • Make the yoghurt sauce
    Mix Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, mint, salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Serve
    Spoon over the mint yoghurt, finish with extra fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon.

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THE FULL MACROS READY FOR YOU

CALORIES | 560

UNDER 600 CALORIES PER SERVING 

PROTEIN | 35G

OVER 35G PROTEIN PER SERVING

CARBS | 22G

UNDER 25G CARBS PER SERVING 

FAT | 38G

UNDER 40G FAT PER SERVING

FIBRE | 2G

OVER 2G FIBRE PER SERVING

A hearty, flavour-packed traybake that balances warming spice with cooling freshness in every bite.

indian inspired chicken traybake
indian inspired traybake
WHY CHOOSE THIS Indian Spiced Chicken & Potato Traybake RECIPE?

HIGH PROTEIN RECIPE

EASY TO COOK IN ONE TRAY

THE PERFECT MIDWEEK DINNER AFTER A LONG DAY

UNDER 600 CALORIES

Swaps & Upgrades

  • Use chicken breast for a leaner option

  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes

  • Add cauliflower or courgette

  • Make it milder with a medium curry paste

  • Add extra chilli flakes for heat

  • Serve with naan or basmati rice

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use boneless chicken thighs?

Yes — reduce cooking time slightly as they cook faster.

Can I marinate overnight?

Absolutely — it will deepen the flavour even more.

Is this spicy?

Medium heat. Adjust chilli and curry paste to suit.

Can I make it ahead?

Yes — leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.

can i freeze this recipe?

Yes — freeze without the yoghurt sauce for best results.

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