Get ready to transport your dinner table to the Mediterranean coast with this vibrant and flavor-packed Mediterranean Chicken.
Tender bone-in chicken breasts are marinated overnight in a zesty mixture of fresh lemon juice and zest, fragrant herbs like basil, rosemary, thyme and oregano, savory garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes that bring bursts of tangy, rich complexity.
Baked to juicy perfection, this dish is perfect for any weeknight yet special enough for a dinner guests. With olive oil, bold herbs and clean ingredients, it hits that sweet spot of healthy without sacrificing flavor — especially if you’re into Paleo or “clean” eating.
You are going to love the fresh citrusy flavor in this dish. The chicken is marinated overnight, allowing the herbs and lemon to do their magic.
To Make This Recipe You Will Need:
- whole lemons
- extra virgin olive oil
- onion
- fresh basil leaves
- fresh rosemary
- fresh thyme
- fresh oregano
- fennel seed
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- garlic
- jarred sun-dried tomatoes
- bone-in chicken breasts
- large zip-lock storage bag
- baking pan
This recipe is simple to make and can be prepared any night of the week for an outstanding supper.
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Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 whole lemons
- 1 c extra virgin olive oil
- ½ c onion, diced
- ¼ c fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tb fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 Tb fresh thyme, minced
- 1 Tb fresh oregano, minced
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ c jarred sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
- 3 or 4 bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
Instructions
The Day Before:
- To begin, zest and juice one of the lemons, putting the juice and zest in a sauce pan.
- Add the oil, onion, basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, fennel seed, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Heat this over medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the onions are slightly translucent.
- Stir in the tomatoes and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Place your chicken breasts inside a large zip-lock storage bag.
- Pour the cooled marinade into the bag, press out the air, and seal the bag shut. "Squish" the bag around to completely coat the chicken and place the bag inside a dish, in case of leaks.
- Place the dish in your refrigerator and marinate overnight.
To Prepare the Chicken:
- When you are ready to cook the chicken, heat your oven to 375°(F).
- Arrange the chicken in a roasting pan, pouring the marinade over the top.
- Cut the remaining lemon into slices and lay the lemon slices on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Using a meat thermometer, the chicken should read 165°(F).
- Allow the chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Equipment Used
- zip-lock bag gallon sized
- 9 x 13 baking dish or similar sized pan
Nutrition
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This chicken recipe looks amazing! My family would love it.