Description
This Mediterranean Baked Chicken brings together tender herb-marinated chicken and a colorful medley of roasted vegetables. Each bite bursts with bright lemon, fragrant herbs, and natural veggie sweetness all baked to perfection for an easy, wholesome dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts into a bowl or zip-top bag and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Let marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for richer flavor.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and bell pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in the center of a baking dish and surround it with the vegetables.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, then cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, remove foil, and continue baking for 10–15 more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Add olives or capers for extra Mediterranean flair.
- For deeper lemon flavor, zest the lemon before juicing and add the zest to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + Time: 30 minutes marinating (optional but recommended)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken, baked chicken, healthy chicken dinner, roasted vegetables