Stress Free Back to School Dinner Recipe: Easy Honey-Mustard Chicken Traybake

Why This Back to School Traybake Works for Busy Families

When the school run is done and everyone’s home hungry, you need a dinner that’s simple, wholesome, and guaranteed to please. That’s where our Honey-Mustard Chicken & Veggie Traybake comes in — a one-pan wonder made for busy family evenings.

This dish ticks all the boxes:

• Comforting and nutritious

• Ready in under an hour with minimal prep

• Family-friendly, with easy swaps for picky eaters

• Uses everyday Irish staples like potatoes, carrots, and onions

The best part? Once it’s in the oven, your work is done — leaving more time for homework help, after-school chats, or simply putting your feet up.

Easy Back to School Honey-Mustard Chicken & Veggie Traybake Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4–6):

• 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on for flavour)

• 3 carrots, cut into batons

• 2 red onions, cut into wedges

• 2 bell peppers, sliced

• 300g baby potatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper

• Fresh parsley, chopped (to serve)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).

2. Whisk together honey, mustard, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.

3. Arrange chicken, potatoes, and veg on a lined tray. Drizzle over the glaze and toss well.

4. Roast for 40–45 minutes, turning veg halfway, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve straight from the tray.

Tips for Back to School Meal Planning

• Batch cook for the week: Make two trays at once and store leftovers for quick lunches.

• Switch it up: Swap chicken thighs for sausages, or use sweet potatoes instead of baby potatoes.

• Think leftovers: This traybake reheats beautifully and makes a great next-day lunchbox filler.

This stress free Back to School dinner recipe is proof that family meals don’t need to be complicated. With one tray and a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a dish that’s warming, versatile, and guaranteed to bring everyone to the table.

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