Lemon Herb Chicken with Mediterranean Vegetables
Serves 4
Prep time: 15mins
Cooking time: 25 mins
Ingredients
-
2 lemons juiced and zested
- 3 cloves of garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skin off)
- 500 g Carb-Lite potatoes halved
- 3 zucchini sliced
- 1 red capsicum sliced
- 1 yellow capsicum sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 100 g baby spinach leaves
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is well coated. Cover or seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, up to 4 hours.
Step 2
Heat the oven to 200°C.
Step 3
Place the chicken in a single layer in a large roasting dish and arrange the vegetables around. Drizzle with a little more oil. Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned and the chicken cooked.
Step 4
Remove the pan from the oven and tip over the baby spinach, gently turn to combine.
Step 5
Slice each chicken breast.
Step 6
Serve the vegetables topped with the chicken.