Refreshing Weight Watchers Greek Lemon Chicken for Summer

Simple yet delicious—Greek Lemon Chicken with olives and colorful vegetables in a baking dish.

Elevate your summer dinners with this delicious and easy Greek Lemon Chicken, perfect for Weight Watchers! This recipe brings together the best of Greek cuisine, featuring lean chicken breasts, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices for just 1 WW point per serving. Roasting everything on a single tray makes preparation a breeze and cleanup even easier. Each bite offers a burst of Mediterranean flavors, thanks to the tangy lemon and roasted garlic. Enjoy this low-effort, high-reward meal any night of the week, and pair it with a refreshing yogurt sauce or cucumber tzatziki salad for an authentic Greek experience.

Greek Lemon Chicken ingredients of chicken breast, tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, olives, limes, garlic, sprigs, and and oil in separate dishes on a counter.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (5 g)
  • 1 head of garlic, cloves separated but unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into julienne strips (100 g.)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into julienne strips (100 g.)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into julienne strips (100 g.)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150 g)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 4 sprigs of rosemary
  • 2 limes, thinly sliced
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced (150 g.)
  • ½ cup black olives (70 g)
Raw chicken pieces sitting atop sliced zucchini and garlic in a baking dish.

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place them in a large baking dishAdd Garlic: Arrange the garlic cloves around the chicken.

Raw chicken pieces sitting atop sliced zucchini and garlic with sliced red bell peppers on top in a baking dish.

Add Vegetables

 Scatter the sliced red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices, and black olives over and around the chicken.

Raw chicken pieces sitting atop sliced zucchini and garlic with sliced red bell peppers and black ilives on top in a baking dish.

Add Liquid and Herbs

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish. This will help keep the chicken moist and prevent sticking. Lay the rosemary sprigs on top of the vegetables and chicken. Arrange the lime slices evenly on top of the chicken and vegetables.

Bake

Drizzle the olive oil over the entire dish. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the hot oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C) and the vegetables are tender.

Broil and Serve

For a more browned and crispy finish, broil the dish for the final 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes, then remove the lime slices. Serve the chicken breasts with a generous portion of the roasted vegetables and some cooking juices from the pan.

Variations and Substitutions

  1. Tomatoes: If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, use regular tomatoes cut into wedges.
  2. Vegetables: Add mushrooms, different types of olives, artichokes (already cooked), pickles, or eggplants. Most vegetables work well.
  3. Herbs: I used rosemary because I always have a pot of it at home, but this recipe also works well with oregano (preferably fresh), tarragon, thyme, and even marjoram.
  4. Citrus: Substitute the lime with lemon for a slightly different citrus flavor.
  5. Marinade: Add a bit of white wine to the marinade for an extra depth of flavor.

Tips and Tricks for Making Greek Lemon Chicken

  1. Marinate for Flavor: Use a glass baking dish and marinate all ingredients together for a couple of hours. The dish can go from fridge to oven to table.
  2. More Vegetables: The more vegetables you add, the better.
  3. Cheese: Serve with crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Broth: Adding a bit of chicken broth not only prevents sticking but also keeps the chicken moist and adds flavor.
  5. Leftovers: This dish reheats well, making it great for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.