I hadn't tried roasting veggies or chicken in a roasting bag. I had bought a box of roasting bags and never used. But just the other day while cleaning my drawers I saw the box and thought of experimenting. And, YES, the vegetables and chicken were cooked in a shorter time than the normal time in the roasting tin. The juices had not dried out. If you do find the roasting bags in a supermarket, pick it and use it. They are also great for roasting the whole capons or spring chickens as the bags keeps the meat very moist.
Serves 2-3
Time: 35 minutes
2-3 chicken breasts singles ( 2 doubles) cut into bite sized pieces
Fistful of green beans
3-4 potatoes cut into round shapes about 1/4 inch thickness
1 big carrot cut into rounds as the potatoes
1/2 tsp coriander powder
Salt and pepper
1/tspsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garam masala
2-3 tbs butter
Method
Tip all the veggies, spices, chicken and butter in the roasting bag. Seal the bag according to the instructions on the bag. Massage the ingredients in the bag from outside the bag to evenly coat them.
Place the bag on the sideways in a pan and roast in the preheated oven at 180'C for 25 to 30 minutes. You'll see the bag expanding while cooking in the oven, do not worry it will not explode. When the meal is cooked, remove and let it rest and open in a dish. Serve the chicken and vegetables with anything of your choice. I served with crusty bread.
TIP: If you feel there is not enough moisture/liquid in the bag, you can add 1/2 cup of white wine or stock
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