Healthy Lemon Chicken Veggie Bake (Print Version)

Juicy chicken breasts baked with vibrant vegetables and zesty lemon-herb marinade for fuss-free meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
05 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets

→ Marinade & Flavorings

08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
09 - Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Garnish

16 - Fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
03 - Place chicken breasts on the prepared pan. Arrange all vegetables around the chicken in a single layer.
04 - Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Gently toss vegetables to coat thoroughly.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
06 - For enhanced browning, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end if desired.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • The lemon marinade keeps chicken impossibly juicy while the vegetables get caramelized and sweet from their own released juices.
  • It adapts to whatever vegetables you have on hand, so there's no excuse to skip it when shopping feels like too much.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken rest for those five minutes—it's the difference between meat that stays juicy and meat that feels dry no matter how careful you were.
  • If your pan is too small or crowded, vegetables release steam that steams everything else instead of creating that golden, caramelized exterior that makes this dish sing.
03 -
  • Use boneless thighs instead of chicken breasts if you want something more forgiving—they're harder to overcook and tend to stay more flavorful and moist.
  • Marinating everything for even just 30 minutes before baking deepens the flavor noticeably, and up to two hours is where it really sings without becoming overpowering.
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