Lemony Mediterranean Chicken
This lemony Mediterranean chicken is a family favorite, perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic pressed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 8 pieces baby red potatoes halved
- 1 piece red bell pepper cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 1 piece red onion cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 piece lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Brush some of the mixture onto chicken.
- Place potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and lemon slices into a bowl; pour in remaining lemon juice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush chicken and vegetables with the pan drippings. Continue to bake until chicken is browned and the juices run clear, about 30 more minutes.
Notes
You can use whatever vegetables you like — it's delicious with any kind. For extra-tangy goodness, use more lemons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 1895mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
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