MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN TRAY BAKE

This is a quick and easy recipe perfect for mid-week meals. Chicken is a great source of protein, particularly tryptophan which is a precursor for the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin.

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks 2 red onions, cut into wedges

1 tsp coconut oil

4 skin-on chicken breasts

75g full fat garlic and herb soft cheese

200g pack cherry tomatoes

Handful black olives

Method:

• Heat oven to 180°C (fan oven).
• Mix the peppers and onions on a big baking tray with half the oil.
• Transfer to the oven and cook for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, carefully make a pocket between the skin and the flesh of each chicken breast, but don’t pull off the skin completely.
• Push equal amounts of cheese under the skin, smooth the skin back down, brush it with the rest of the oil.
• Season, then add to the tray along with the tomatoes and olives.
• Return to the oven and cook for 25-30 mins, until the chicken is golden and cooked.
• Serve with favourite green veg, quinoa or large salad.
• Enjoy!