Mediterranean Chicken Dinner
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant chicken dinner. Juicy, herb-marinated chicken breasts roast alongside colorful bell peppers for a flavorful, healthy meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Drizzled with honey and served with fresh vegetables, this dish promises an explosion of taste and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (sliced: red, yellow, green)
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade; coat well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, slice bell peppers and lay them in the baking dish.
- Place marinated chicken on top of the peppers and drizzle with honey.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with pan sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg