Description
A healthy and easy Mediterranean-style baked chicken dish made with tender chicken breast, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, herbs, and feta cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g), cut into chunks
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken chunks, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then add the garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- Toss everything well until evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can swap zucchini for eggplant or bell peppers for variation.
- For a heartier meal, add cooked rice or small potatoes before baking.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the feta cheese.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes, or microwave for quicker reheating.
- Frozen zucchini is not recommended because it releases too much water.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 75°C (165°F) internally.
- You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
