Description
These low carb family dinners focus on simple ingredients, bold Mediterranean flavors, and comforting meals that bring everyone together. This lemon chicken with vegetables is easy, nourishing, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 zucchinis, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Place chicken in a baking dish and rub with olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add vegetables around the chicken and drizzle with more olive oil.
- Squeeze lemon juice over everything.
- Cover loosely and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 20 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
You can swap chicken thighs for breasts or add feta cheese before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a pan.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg