Description
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired chicken dish with vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 breasts Chicken
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 cup Bell peppers (red & yellow)
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese
- 1 whole Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, basil, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and make sure they are well coated in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a large baking dish, surrounding them with the chopped vegetables and Kalamata olives.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley and feta cheese before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with pita bread, salad, or over rice/couscous. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg