Description
A healthy and flavorful Mediterranean-style baked chicken dish with roasted vegetables, herbs, olives, and feta cheese, all cooked together in one pan for a simple and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 700 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup black olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Rub chicken with garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion around the chicken.
- Scatter olives over the vegetables and chicken.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice evenly over everything.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Add artichokes or sun-dried tomatoes for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- For a low-carb meal, serve with cauliflower rice or salad.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers keep well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
