Description
Mediterranean magic unfolds with this chicken sheet pan dinner, blending herbs, olives, and zesty lemon. Colorful ingredients dance together, creating a simple yet flavorful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cooking and easy cleanup.
- Cut vegetables into uniform bite-sized chunks, ensuring cherry tomatoes are halved and red onions sliced delicately.
- Whisk together a vibrant marinade using olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper to infuse chicken with Mediterranean flavors.
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts in the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage for maximum taste absorption.
- Position marinated chicken on one section of the baking sheet, strategically placing prepared vegetables on the opposite side to allow even roasting.
- Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring chicken until internal temperature reaches 165F (75C) and vegetables develop a golden, caramelized appearance.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving, drizzling accumulated pan juices over the chicken and vegetables to enhance overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Ensure vegetables are cut uniformly to guarantee even roasting and consistent texture across the sheet pan.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or mint as a final garnish to brighten the dish’s overall taste and add a vibrant green color.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain moisture and ensure juicy, tender meat that doesn’t dry out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg