Description
A quick and flavorful chicken dinner bursting with vibrant ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Assorted seasonal vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus), chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, honey, and lemon juice. Whisk until blended. Add the chicken, coating it well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the vegetables: Toss chopped vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: If using a skillet, sear the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. If baking, place chicken on a sheet pan with seasoned vegetables and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve and enjoy: Let the chicken rest, slice, and serve with roasted vegetables, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
Notes
For make-ahead options, marinate chicken overnight. Cooking in an air fryer is a great time-saver.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken dinner, healthy meal, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy cooking