Description
Homemade chicken roasted with Mediterranean vegetable medley promises delightful comfort on dinner plates. Simple preparation delivers robust flavors that will satisfy hungry families and weekend meal planners eager to enjoy a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets (skinless and boneless, chopped)
- 1 cup (150 g/5.3 oz) red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup (100 g/3.5 oz) broccoli florets
- ½ cup (80 g/2.8 oz) plum tomatoes, chopped
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 ml/1 fl oz) olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), establishing an ideal roasting atmosphere for chicken and vegetables.
- Mixing: In a large bowl, combine chicken fillets, red bell peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli florets, and plum tomatoes, creating a vibrant medley of ingredients.
- Seasoning: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, Italian herb blend, and smoky paprika, ensuring thorough and even coating.
- Arranging: Spread the seasoned ingredients across a spacious baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to maximize caramelization and flavor development.
- Roasting: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes and gently redistributing ingredients halfway through to promote uniform browning.
- Finishing: Confirm chicken’s doneness by checking its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables appear tender with golden-brown edges.
- Resting: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 2-3 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Ensure all vegetables are roughly the same size for even cooking and beautiful caramelization.
- Oil Matters: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for richer flavor and better roasting results.
- Space is Key: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to achieve perfect golden-brown edges and prevent steaming.
- Temperature Check: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F for perfectly cooked, juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg