Description
Mediterranean Chicken Dinner is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transports your taste buds to the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are baked to perfection and served alongside colorful sautéed vegetables, topped with creamy feta cheese. This quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, promising to impress family and friends alike with its delightful flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers and zucchini, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour any excess marinade over them. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, sauté chopped bell peppers and zucchini in olive oil until tender but crisp.
- Serve the baked chicken with sautéed vegetables, garnished with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg