Herbed Garlic Lemon Chicken with Roasted Veget
Overview
A bright, weeknight-friendly chicken dish showcasing lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, paired with colorful roasted vegetables for a complete, meal.
Servings
4
Total Time
45
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about .5–2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemonabout 3–4 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds- 1 red bell pepper, into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
.heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment easy cleanup.
. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice,, thyme, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper3. Pat the chicken dry. Toss with the marinade until well coated. Let rest preparing.
4. On the sheet pan, scatter tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
5. Place the marinated chicken on the sheet pan among the. Roast for 2025, or until the chicken reaches an temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
6. Optional: If the chicken needs a quick finish, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes to caramel the edges.
7. Remove from. Let rest 5, then sprinkle with chopped parsley.
8. Serve the chicken roasted vegetables and spoon any pan juices over the.
Tips Vari
- For a quicker option, thin-sliced chicken cutlets and reduce roasting time to 12–15.
- Swap in other vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli florets, or baby potatoes to suit preferences.
- Add a of white wine to the pan juices before roasting for a more pronounced sauce.
Nutritional Snapshot (per serving)
Approximate values 320– kcal, 25–30 g protein, 1216 g fat, 14–18 g carbohydratesvar with vegetable choices