You won’t believe how easy it to make this gorgeous, lemony, juicy, delicious healthier roast chicken with Mediterranean veg in a single roasting tray!
So, let’s talk roasts! There’s a lot to love, isn’t there? They’re easy to make once you’ve got the knack, there’s tons of variety in how you prepare them, and best of all, they’re absolutely delicious.
But on the downside, roasts can be a faff to make, they can take a lot of time to cook, they can leave loads of washing up, and they can be unhealthy.
That’s why I’m excited to tell you about 100% recyclable Bakewell Oven Bags, which allow you to whip up a roast with all of the positives, while they pretty much eliminate all the mess, reduce the fat, and reduce cooking time by up to 10%!
Sound to good to be true? I’ve been testing them thoroughly and I promise, they work superbly well. All you do is place your meat and veg in the large bag, snip a corner, then roast it as you normally would, it’s that simple.
You end up with exceptionally juicy and succulent meat and just as you’d hope, the meat comes out wonderfully browned, with veg that’s perfectly cooked. Because the natural juices are helping to cook the meat in the bag, it cooks faster and you need just a touch of oil – this recipe only uses 2 tbsp of olive oil so it’s a healthier option too.
And just how much mess does it eliminate? Well this is my roasting tray after cooking. Amazing, right?
I really am very impressed with the Bakewell bags, which come in all sorts of sizes to suit different sized birds, joints of meat, portions of meat, fish, paella, ribs, vegetables and more. It makes cooking just that little bit easier and faster and takes nothing away.
Read on for the full healthier roast chicken with Mediterranean veg recipe.
Ingredients
- approx 1.6kg (3.5lbs) whole organic chicken
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 large garlic bulb, slightly crushed cloves
- 1kg (2.2lbs) baby potatoes
- handful basil, roughly torn
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into quarters
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into quarters
- 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into quarters
- handful black olives, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornflour
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 190C/375F (170C fan). Place all of the vegetables, olive oil and herbs inside the Bakewell Oven Bag.
Give them a good shake to ensure they’re evenly coated.
Place the chicken inside the bag on top of the vegetables and position on your roasting tray.
Seal the bag with the provided tie and cut a small piece off one corner of the bag – this will allow steam to escape and ensure a tasty skin.
Roast for approximately 80 minutes until well cooked. If you put a skewer into the thickest part of the meat, the juices should run clear (no pink tinge). If you have a meat thermometer it should read at least 165F (75C) at the thickest part of the meat.
Allow the chicken to sit for 10 minutes, then cut open the bag. You can then lift the chicken out of the bag, taking care to drain the juices back into the bag.
Lift the bag and tip the veg into a colander over a pan to catch the juices. You can then dish up the vegetables.
Look how clean the dish is!
You can now use all of the lovely chicken and veg juices to make an amazing gravy for your healthier roast chicken. Place the pan over a medium heat. Add a little boiling water if you want to stretch the quantity a little further.
Mix 1 tbsp of cornflour with a little cold water and add to the pan.
Stir over the heat until thickened, season to taste, then transfer to a gravy boat and serve.
Enjoy!
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Healthier roast chicken with Mediterranean veg
Ingredients
- 1.6 kg (3.53 lb) whole organic chicken
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 1 large garlic bulb slightly crushed cloves
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) baby potatoes
- 1 handful basil roughly torn
- 1 red pepper deseeded and cut into quarters
- 1 green pepper deseeded and cut into quarters
- 1 yellow pepper deseeded and cut into quarters
- 1 handful black olives drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornflour
Instructions
Prepare the chicken and veg
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C/375F (160C fan). Place all of the vegetables, olive oil and herbs inside the Bakewell Oven Bag.
- Give them a good shake to ensure they’re evenly coated.
- Place the chicken inside the bag on top of the vegetables and position on your roasting tray.
- Seal the bag with the provided tie and cut a small piece off one corner of the bag – this will allow steam to escape and ensure a tasty skin.
- Roast for approximately 80 minutes until well cooked. If you put a skewer into the thickest part of the meat, the juices should run clear (no pink tinge). If you have a meat thermometer it should read at least 165F (75C) at the thickest part of the meat.
- Allow the chicken to sit for 10 minutes, then cut open the bag. You can then lift the chicken out of the bag, taking care to drain the juices back into the bag.
- Lift the bag and tip the veg into a colander over a pan to catch the juices. You can then dish up the vegetables.
Make the gravy
- You can now use all of the lovely chicken and veg juices to make an amazing gravy. Place the pan over a medium heat. Add a little boiling water if you want to stretch the quantity a little further.
- Mix 1 tbsp of cornflour with a little cold water and add to the pan.
- Stir over the heat until thickened, season to taste, then transfer to a gravy boat and serve
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Julie Camm says
The chicken looks deliciously well-cooked…
Emily Leary says
Thank you – it was!
zoe brown says
look good will have to try them out
Emily Leary says
Did you give them a go? I’m sure you won’t be disappointed – these oven bags are great!
laura stewart says
great idea, so much easier for cooking
Emily Leary says
Yes! These oven bags are great, the chicken stays so moist and the vegetables and gravy are delicious too and there’s no roasting tray to scrub and no greasy oven!
Jade - Raising the Rings says
What’s not to love? No washing up, you get to make the most of the juices in the bag and it keeps all the flavours in! x
Emily Leary says
I agree :) I love using these Bakewell oven bags and this meal is a family favourite in our house!
Simone Griffin says
These look really good and so easy to use x
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! I love how the chicken stays so moist and the vegetables cook to perfection!
SUNITA VERMA says
The bags contain the moisture so the chicken doesnt dry out and the flavour is amazing…i am definitely going to use your recipe for sure
Emily Leary says
Thanks! Let me know how it goes! I’m sure that you’ll love this recipe!
Dawn Chapman says
It looks like something I’d like to try.
Emily Leary says
These oven bags are amazing! The chicken stays moist and the whole meal is so flavoursome :)
Karen Dixon says
Love oven bags, they mean less washing up!! Also they make the food taste amazing!
Emily Leary says
I couldn’t agree more! I love them too!
Debbie Preston says
The oven bags would be great for Sunday Roast.
Emily Leary says
Yes, these Bakewell bags are perfect for a delicious Sunday roast – and a clean oven and less washing up too!
Hayley Todd says
I absolutely love the idea of these oven bags. Not only because it, of course, saves on washing up, but also because I can imagine how moist and succulent the chicken would be cooking in this way. The recipe you used both looks and sounds so scrumptious, so I will definitely be making!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! You’re so right – the chicken stays so moist and flavoursome and the vegetables and gravy are delicious too! Let me know how it goes!
MANDY DOHERTY says
I love roasting bags they really hold in all the flavours & nothing dries out
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! I love them too and this meal is now a family favourite in our house!
shirley ross says
I think these will be great for cooking and baking in the oven, have not tried them before but they sound and look great to reduce mess and seal in flavour I d like to give them a try
Emily Leary says
These Bakewell bags are so useful and the chicken and vegetables cook perfectly! Have you tried them yet?
Emma Middleton says
I can imagine the chicken is really juicy cooked in this bag, helps that there’s less washing up to do aswell
Emily Leary says
Yes, the chicken stays so moist and tasty and the vegetables and gravy are really delicious too and there’s the added bonus of no roasting tray to scrub and a clean oven!
patrick quilty says
great idea for keeping the flavours in , and less washing up will have to try this
Emily Leary says
Have you given it a go yet! As you so rightly say, the flavours stay in and everything cooks to perfection!
Tess D says
great use of the oven bags – never cooked a whole chicken with veg only ever used them for just the meat
Emily Leary says
It’s a great way to roast meat and vegetables together – you get a delicious meal, a clean oven and much less washing up!
adrain price says
The bags look great,chicken looks like its cooked to pefection. And no roasting tray to scrub!
Emily Leary says
These Bakewell bags are amazing! The chicken and vegetables cook so beautifully and the gravy is yummy!
Samantha Buntain says
I am really impressed how good the bags are and how clean it is using Them
Emily Leary says
Yes! I love cooking with Bakewell bags – a delicious meal with less wqshing up and a clean oven too!
Donna W says
These are a great idea. A delicious healthy meal without lots of messy trays to clean up afterwards!
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! Have you tried it yet? Let me know!
Sheila Reeves @cakereev says
I’d never thought about putting the vegetables in with the chicken! Great one pot meal without the clean-up, looks delicious too.
Emily Leary says
This is such a tasty way to enjoy roast chicken, tasty vegetables and delicious gravy. Less washing up and a clean oven – what’s not to love?
Karen Watt says
Wow these look. Such I good idea whole meal in one bag anazing
Emily Leary says
Thanks! The chicken stays so moist and the vegetables cook beautifully!
Cerys John says
This is inspired! Looks absolutely delicious!
Emily Leary says
Thank you :) I’m sorry for the delayed reply! This is such a tasty dish and it’s now a firm favourite in our house!
chris bull says
I would never have thought to put veggies in the bag, fab tip, thank you :-)
Emily Leary says
I love using these Bakewell bags and both the chicken and the vegetables taste fab!
sabina coventry says
I would love to try these oven bags. would save on cleaning the oven that’s for sure
Emily Leary says
Yes, the food cooks beautifully and as you say – no greasy oven to clean!
Hali Kinson says
The oven bags looks fantastic and a great idea, i definitely need to try these out, the juices and tastes all retained in the bag!
Emily Leary says
These Bakewell bags are great! The chicken remains so moist and the vegetables roast to perfection!
carol boffey says
great giveaway
Emily Leary says
Thanks :) I love using these Bakewell bags.
Kim Neville says
I think they are a great idea and keeps the meat nice and moist
Emily Leary says
Yes, these bags are a godsend! The meat and the vegetables all cook perfectly – less washing up and a clean oven!
Maria Jane Knight says
I think they look fab, and perfect for keeping the meat moist too.
Emily Leary says
These Bakewell bags are great! The chicken was beautifully moist and tasty and the vegetables cooked perfectly!
Holly Goodyear says
I love how clean it is! No messy tray and it would of stopped splattering inside the oven too! I always manage to try out chicken so I think this would help keep it juicy.
Emily Leary says
Yes, the fact that there is less washing up (and a clean oven) is definitely the way to go! The chicken and the vegetables cook beautifully!
jacqui rushton says
Such an efficient and easy way to cook!
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! I love this product!
Natalie Gillham says
It’s a great way to lock in flavours!
Emily Leary says
Yes! The family love this meal and we are left with empty plates, much less washing up and a clean oven!
Karen Scott says
I really like oven bags as it locks in the flavour and creates really nice dishes.
I think the flavours used in this recipe sound amazing…yum
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This meal went down a treat and has become a family favourite!
Adrian Bold says
This looks a lot easier, and of course cuts down on the amount of washing up!
Emily Leary says
I hope you enjoy this recipe if you give it a go! And I agree, less washing up is an added bonus!
Kate Davies says
The oven bags look great for an easy clean up.
Emily Leary says
Yes, I love using these Bakewell bags! The food cooks beautifully, there is less washing up and the oven stays clean!
karen teulon says
These are a great idea. Sealing in the flavour whilst saving on the washing up!
Emily Leary says
Yes – I totally agree!
Victoria Bazley says
I love the look of these bags. Anything to make things easier is great in my book, but easier sometimes means not as good or healthy – but this looks yum and healthy! Win, win!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Let me know if you give these Bakewell bags a try! I love the way the meat stays so tasty and moist and how good the vegetables taste!
Carolynn Woodland says
What a brilliant way to make a meal, can’t wait to try it.
Emily Leary says
I’d love to hear how it goes! These Bakewell bags are great!
Jo m welsh says
I think it sounds really good and keeps all the flavour in and the chicken moist.
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! The family love this meal so I always have a supply of Bakewell bags!
Mrs Sarah Roberts says
Its great! l must say l do love cooking in the bags keeps everything especially chicken so much moister. Great idea for the vegetables and potatoes as well l hadn’t really thought of putting them underneath l will defintely try this!>
Emily Leary says
Thanks! The chicken stays so moist and tasty and the delicious vegetables cook perfectly too. Enjoy!
Louise Fletche says
Brilliant aid to cooking
Emily Leary says
Yes – I love using Bakewell bags and the added bonus is less washing up and a clean oven!
Glynis O'Halloran says
The bags are great. All the juices are trapped to make the gravy and they make the washing up much easier too.
Emily Leary says
Yes – I absolutely agree! A delicious meal, a clean oven and less washing up!
Ruth Lee says
they look such a great idea and less washing up!
Emily Leary says
Yes! The meat remains so moist and tasty, the delicious vegetables cook perfectly, the gravy is yummy and, as you say…less washing up!
Fiona Johnstone says
I think it’s a great way to cook. Everything is in together so the meat takes on the flavours of the veg. Also everything is ready at the sames time. Love them.
Emily Leary says
Yes – what’s not to love! :)
Terri Dudey says
love them also use these as its so much easier and tasty xx
Emily Leary says
Absolutely – I love them too! The moist and tasty chicken, the delicious vegetables and gravy all make for a great meal!
Margaret jones says
I love that everything is put in the bag so all the flavours melt together. Looks so tasty
Emily Leary says
Have you been tempted to give this tasty meal a go? Everything tastes so good and there’s less washing up too!
Phil Darling says
It’s easy too cook a chicken dry – but these great bags keep all the juices in. Happy days
Emily Leary says
Yes indeed – happy days! I love using these bags :)
Charlene Merrall says
Love how the bags prevent all the messy clean up and also keep in all the juices for extra flavour!
Emily Leary says
Yes – I love the fact that there is less washing and no greasy oven to clean. That’s the added bonus though – the food tastes absolutely delicious!
Val Pownall says
I definitely need to try that recipe! Sounds amazing! I would never have thought of putting veggies under the chicken. And – oh joy! – no dish to scrub clean.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Let me know how it goes! This recipe is a firm favourite in our house!
Rebecca Whatmore (@0zzyhog) says
I like it that there is no waste – you use the juices to make the gravy.
Emily Leary says
Yes, no waste, a clean oven and less washing up and the chicken and vegetables cook to perfection!
Julie Edwards says
I think that these bags are a brilliant idea. They look so easy to use, even I can use them!
Emily Leary says
Yes, they’re great! I love them and my mum uses them all the time! Let me know if you give this tasty recipe a go!
paula cheadle says
the food in this recipe looks fantastic and delicious.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This dish is a definite family favourite! I hope you enjoy it if you give it a go :)
Laura Napier says
I would never have thought to use bags like that while cooking a roast chicken. Looks like a good way to make sure that the roast isn’t dry!
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! The chicken stays so moist and tasty and the vegetables and gravy are delicious!
07963253432 says
It looks really amazing and locks in the flavour and moisture. I must try it
Emily Leary says
Sorry for the delayed reply! Have you tried it yet? I’d love to hear how it went!
Jayne Townson says
What a great idea. I can’t say I ever considered using these before I read this, but you’ve sold them to me now, they sound great.
Emily Leary says
Great! I always have some of these`Bakewell bags in my cupboard! Let me know if you give this recipe a try!
Karen hutchinson says
I hadn’t seen these before – look really good and that chicken has made me hungry !
Emily Leary says
I love using these Bakewell bags. Enjoy!
Kelly Hanson says
Anything that means Idon’t have to set upon the cooking dish afterwardwith a scourer is good by me!
Emily Leary says
Yes – it almost looks as if the roasting dish doesn’t need washing at all and the resulting meal is SO tasty!
Natalie White says
I LOVE the fact that this would make washing up sooo much easier! :)
Emily Leary says
Me too! I’m all for a delicious meal with less washing up and a clean oven!
Lynn Seymour says
I’m going to try this. I didn’t know you could put the veg in with the chicken.
Emily Leary says
Have you tried it yet? Everything roasts together so beautifully and the gravy is delicious too!
Tina H says
Anything that requires less washing up is pure gold. I’d love to use for roast veggies.
Emily Leary says
Absolutely and everything cooks so well and tastes delicious!
donna l jones says
l think they are great love ovenbags
Emily Leary says
Fab!
Carole Nott says
Cooking food in bags is a brilliant way of keeping in e flavour and freshness during cooking =- this is something I am new to but will definitely continue with
Emily Leary says
I agree! So glad you’re enjoying using them.
Rebecca Sutton says
Wow the pictures of the food when its done looks amazing! i bet thechicken was really tender.
Emily Leary says
It was indeed. Thank you!
caroline kelly says
Looks so much easier doing it all in one bag, healthier too!
Emily Leary says
Yes definitely!
Susan Naylor says
The oven bags were used very well, it looks like a good way to cook and keep all the goodness in the food.
Emily Leary says
Thank you. Yes, they’re really handy.
Mingyu Lin says
I thought it was amazing how you use the bags, such a genius idea and so time-saving.
Emily Leary says
Thanks!
john prendergast says
that chicken looks delicious nice and moist
Emily Leary says
Yes, the chicken cooked beautifully and so did the tasty veg!
louise lumsden says
We eat alot of roast chicken & that looks great to me, one pot cooking makes life so much easier and easy clean up too, can’t believe how clean that dish was,absolutely no leaks, perfect!
Emily Leary says
Yes, these bags are a godsend and everything roasted to perfection!
Mel Brolly says
They were used in a great way I wouldn’t normally do veg in it
Emily Leary says
It all worked really well :)
jemima bradshaw says
These look fab! Bet they keep all the moister in and stops the chicken drying about. Less washing up too which is perfect x
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Yes, the chicken stays really moist and the vegetables roast beautifully!
Anya Sargent says
All the juices stay in place and add moist to chicken. Very good idea.
Emily Leary says
Thanks! I love using these Bakewell Oven Bags!
Chloe says
Looks great! Definitely a win if there’s less washing up to do!
Emily Leary says
Yes, definitely!
shellyg says
Never tried cooking in a bag but the chicken looks good, not dry, so I would give it a go.
Emily Leary says
It’s amazing how beautifully the chicken and the veg cook and hardly any washing up! Let me know if you give it a go!
Janet Matthews says
a great money saver to be able to use one bag for meat and veg, also saves on washing up a mucky pan
Emily Leary says
Absolutely and the results are delicious!
Sarah Courtney says
Love the idea can put veg and chicken in together.
Emily Leary says
Yes and it saves on all that washing up, apart from the fact that the chicken stays beautifully moist and the veg roast to perfection!
L. Mundy says
Great idea to use one bag, although I do like a crispy skin on my chicken so not sure these would work for me. Having said that I am always willing to give something a try.
Emily Leary says
If you have a look at the recipe, you can see that by cutting the corner off the bag before placing in the oven, it allows the skin to crisp up. If you want it extra crispy, try cutting the bag open along the top, carefully opening out and giving it 5 more minutes in the oven to crisp a little more without anything spilling out of the bag. Enjoy :)
mike powell says
what a great and easy idea!
Emily Leary says
These Bakewell bags are fab for roasting meals like this and the results are delicious!
daniel harrison says
So quick and simple – the chicken looks well cooked and delicious. Would like to try this recipe soon!
Emily Leary says
Thanks! Let me know how it goes – this is such a tasty meal with the added bonus of much less washing up!
kike pedro says
A delicious healthy recipe, sounds yummy
Emily Leary says
It really is! Are you tempted to give it a try?
Chloe Brill says
Really quick and simple and locks in all the flavours
Emily Leary says
Yes! Quick, simple and absolutely delicious :)
Pam Francis Gregory says
Great idea – Sometimes buy cook in bag chickens from supermarket to save on washing up – This is a great alternative.
Emily Leary says
Yes and it’s such a good way to roast the veg too! Enjoy!
Wise Ways says
I’ve never seen the Bakewell bags before I think it’s a great idea for keeping the meat moist & I would of thought more flavour too
Emily Leary says
I love using Bakewell bags. Everything was roasted to absolute perfection!
Debbie Finnerty says
I really like this idea normally I would use 1 bag for veg and 1 for meat I have never thought to bung it all in the same bag before but I am going to give it a go next time because this looks fab :)
Emily Leary says
Oh great – yes do! It’s super quick and simple!
Rachel Butterworth says
I think that chicken looked perfectly cooked. I would love to have a go at this recipe myself.
Emily Leary says
Thank you!
Nicki Ramsay says
The bags seem to be very useful for keeping the moisture in when roasting meat and veg. I did like the tip about cutting a corner off so the skin of the chicken got crisper.
Emily Leary says
Yes it works really well too!
cheryl hadfield says
The chicken looks so tender and moist cooked in the bag, and the recipe looks so delicious, a great change to the normal roast dinner
Emily Leary says
Thank you!
Kim Carberry says
This looks like a fab recipe. It looks so simple recreate. The oven bags are a great idea x
Emily Leary says
Thank you! Yes, simple and yummy is the best.
Dena McGuinness says
This looks amazing, you cannot beat a roast dinner. Even better when it’s a healthy version!
Emily Leary says
Absolutely!
Nuala R says
I think it looks scrummy and I would love to have a go at this recipe. At Christmas I steam the meat on a bed of veg and it tastes scrummy
Emily Leary says
Sounds lovely. Yes the bags will be great to use at Christmas too!
Sally Collingwood says
I used oven bags before and they were very good.
Emily Leary says
Glad to hear it!
Paula Marshall says
These look great and the recipe looks yummy! We’ve used the ones that you buy with a seasoning mix as one packet but I didn’t know you could buy them on there own.
Emily Leary says
Yes they’re great! Do try them – they come in different sizes and work for all sorts of meals!
Jenni says
This looks so good and I’m really impressed with how clean your dish is after! I’m going to get these and make the roast a weekly thing again x
Emily Leary says
Yay! Send me a pic, please!
WhatLauraLoves says
ooh yummy! Chicken and roasted veg is one of my most cooked dishes although I haven’t tried it with a roasting back yet. I’ll need to give this a go, especially if it turns out as succulent as yours looks! I love that its healthier too xxx
Emily Leary says
Oh yes do give it a go – it works so well!
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
Oh my. I am craving! I badly want some roast chicken now!!!
Emily Leary says
Hehe. Oops. I hope you get a chance to make this soon!
Jessica Powell says
What a great idea! Keeping all the flavour and the juices – and not having to scrub the pan so hard after!
Emily Leary says
Yes, absolutely!
jenna farmer says
I love this recipe Emily! I’ve been meaning to try these bags for ages- they seem so easy to use! So I’ve entered your giveaway-fingers crossed.
Emily Leary says
Thank you Jenna! These Bakewell bags are fab! Good luck with the giveaway :)
Amanda Baggott says
This looks great, the recipe is so straightforward! I will be trying it soon!!
Emily Leary says
Yes, it’s a very quick and easy meal to prepare and tastes SO good (and less washing up too!)
Emma Bradshaw says
Looks like a great idea! I don’t eat chicken but could imagine something similar with fish would work or even just veg!
Emily Leary says
Yes, the bags definitely work with fish. They come in different sizes too!
Sheena Batey says
I think it is great way to conserve flavour and it’s healthy into the bargain
Emily Leary says
Yes, just 2 tbs of olive oil to make this delicious meal and all cooked in a Bakewell oven bag! Delicious :)
The London Mum says
I love how the chicken still browns- that would be my only worry. So I’m glad to see it isn’t an issue!
Emily Leary says
Yes, the chicken was beautifully brown and together with the delicious vegetables and the gravy made from the juices it made a perfect meal!
Helen Moulden says
I think the way the bag was used to cook the chicken is fantastic. I imagine everything is so much more tender as the juices don’t go anywhere!
Emily Leary says
Yes, the meat was moist and tender and the vegetables and gravy tasted so good!
Alica says
It looks lovely! I have cooked a chicken in a bag before with lots of garlic and lemon, it was delicious!
Emily Leary says
Thanks! These Bakewell bags are fab! The vegetables and chicken were cooked to perfection and the gravy was so tasty!
Alice Gilkes says
I think the oven bags are a very good idea.
Emily Leary says
Yes, these Bakewell oven bags are great! I’ll definitely be using them again!
ElizM says
The oven bags look like a fantastic way to keep all the juices from the cooking in. Fabulous
Emily Leary says
Yes! This meal was so speedy and easy to make and together with the delicious gravy it was a meal that the family really enjoyed!
sam macaree says
It looks like the bags have kept the moisture in which is great
Emily Leary says
Yes, the Bakewell oven bag kept all the delicious vegetable and chicken juices together and made perfect gravy as well as beautifully moist chicken! And less washing up – what’s not to love!
kathy cakebread says
This looks amazing! :)
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I hope you give these Bakewell bags a try. The chicken and veg cooked beautifully and the gravy was really tasty too!
Nichola - Globalmouse says
Oh I love all those Mediterranean flavours, such a healthy, tasty way to eay.
Emily Leary says
The roasted chicken and vegetables cook to perfection in the Bakewell bag and the gravy is delicious too!
KATHY D says
This looks so easy and so tasty- must try this and especially want to try the gravy made this way
Emily Leary says
Yes, so quick and easy to prepare! The vegetables and the chicken cooked beautifully and the gravy was SO tasty!
Victoria Thurgood says
I think its really great putting the veg in the bag aswell
Emily Leary says
Yes, the vegetables cooked perfectly and tasted delicious, as did the chicken!
ann clements says
everything looks gorgeous and handy when it comes to the washing up
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! The chicken and the vegetables cooked to perfection and it was a godsend to save on the washing up!
Nayna Kanabar says
These bags sound really useful and I like that it means less washing too. So much easier to clean the roasting pan when all the juices have been caught in the bag.
Emily Leary says
Absolutely! I’m all in favour of less washing up and even more importantly, the vegetables and chicken cooked perfectly and the gravy was fab!
Tracey Argent says
I think the bags are a great way to keep the moisture within the chicken. Along with the roasted vegetables a whole meal in a bag. Fantastic.
Emily Leary says
Yes! This meal was a joy to make – so quick, easy and delicious! And all with added bonus of less washing up!
Andrea Fletcher says
I love the idea of keeping all the juices in the bag, would love to try these.
Emily Leary says
These Bakewell oven bags are great – definitely worth a try. I’m sure that you’ll be impressed!
Solange says
I think the way the oven bags were used in this recipe sounds delicious.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! The vegetables and the chicken cooked beautifully and my family loved this recipe!
George Spedding says
I love the idea that everything not just the chicken goes in the bag, what a great idea
Emily Leary says
Yes! The vegetables cooked beautifully, as did the chicken! I’m looking forward to making more meals using the Bakewell oven bags!
Maricel Dragan says
I love roast chicken, it’s so tasty and super healthy. I need to make this kind of meal more often. This recipe is super straightforward, perfect for busy women!
Emily Leary says
Yes! Lovely and simple and delicious too :)
Laura Dove says
Oh wow that looks delicious! I love anything cooked in the bag, it is so much juicer as it catches all of that moisture. I am going to try this for our Sunday dinner!
Emily Leary says
Fab! I really do rate it – as you say, it’s definitely much juicier!
Kacie says
This looks so appealing and it would be ideal for summer too. I love the idea of cooking with the bag to seal in the juices – mmm!
Emily Leary says
Yes it is a bit of a revelation – so juicy!
Annabel Greaves says
I think this is a great idea, I love roasting food and these are a great help
Emily Leary says
Yes it’s great!
iain maciver says
perfect use of the roasting bag we have used roasting bags for years and they are brill
Emily Leary says
Yes they really are!
Denise Davies says
Very good use of the bag.
Emily Leary says
Thanks! We’re really pleased with the results.
bryanna skye says
love the look of the Mediterranean veg – yum! I wonder what vegetarian alternative I could pair with this :)
Emily Leary says
I was wondering the same. You know how those cylindrical Quorn roasts can be a bit dry? I wonder if this would help them become juicier cooking with the veggies in the bag?
rhian westbury says
When we do any roasts it’s always with chicken as it’s my favourite but I’ve never made it in a roasting bag before x
Emily Leary says
It really does help lock in the flavour.
Dawn Calder says
To keep all the flavour and juices in the bag to cook the veg and keep the chicken moist.
Emily Leary says
Yep it’s great, isn’t it?
Sarah Bailey says
Ohh now this sounds really interesting, I have to admit I’m awful cook but I am trying to do more and play with things. I like the idea of making it healthier as it cooks in the bag! Interesting.
Emily Leary says
Oh it’s SO easy so definitely worth a try if you’re new to more adventurous cooking x
natalie says
Oh wow, this looks amazing and so easy.My kids are such fussy eaters and chicken is one of the few things that everyone likes. I am going to try this out at the weekend. Oh and mess free is always a bonus. I love how you have done step by step pictures so that even I can’t go wrong!!
Emily Leary says
Oh great! I hope you enjoy it :)
Super Busy Mum says
This looks INCREDIBLE! And I absolutely love using baking bags purely because they do lock in all of those flavours and also leave the tray spotless, too!
Emily Leary says
Yes exactly! And they’re recyclable too!
Jessi says
Ooooo this looks absolutely delicious! I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthier; these bags look fab!
Emily Leary says
Yes! And less washing up is always a win!