Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Veggies

🥘 Ingredients

• 150g boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 80g broccoli florets
• 80g red bell pepper, sliced
• 60g zucchini, sliced
• 50g red onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (for veggies)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. 2
   Place the chicken breast in a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for the veggies. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
4. 4
   Toss broccoli, red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 1 teaspoon olive oil and the remaining marinade. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet in an even layer.
5. 5
   Roast veggies in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
6. 6
   While veggies roast, heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Grill chicken breast for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
7. 7
   Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it.
8. 8
   Serve the grilled chicken atop the roasted veggies and garnish with fresh parsley.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Dietary fiber: 6g
• Vitamin C: 104mg (over 100% DV)
• Vitamin A: 1350 IU (28% DV)
• Calcium: 52mg (5% DV)
• Iron: 1.4mg (8% DV)
• Potassium: 780mg (22% DV)
• Magnesium: 43mg (10% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• If marinating longer than 30 minutes, keep the chicken covered and refrigerated.
• Slice veggies evenly to ensure uniform roasting.
• Use a food thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internally.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade.
• Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.