A simple yet satisfying, zesty and garlicky chicken dish. with Greek flavors.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Lemon Chicken
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts (about 680 g)
1teaspoonsalt5 g
1teaspoonblack pepper5 g
1head of garliccloves separated but unpeeled
1tablespoonolive oil15 ml
1large red onionsliced into julienne strips (100 g.)
1red bell peppersliced into julienne strips (100 g.)
1yellow bell peppersliced into julienne strips (100 g.)
1cupcherry tomatoes150 g
½cupchicken broth120 ml
4sprigs of rosemary
2limesthinly sliced
1large zucchinisliced (150 g.)
½cupblack olives70 g
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 dish.
Add Garlic: Arrange the garlic cloves around the chicken.
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.
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: For a more browned and crispy finish, broil the dish for the final 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Remove the lime slices. Serve the chicken breasts with a generous portion of the roasted vegetables and some cooking juices from the pan.