Mediterranean Diet Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible recipe for Mediterranean Diet Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano, thyme, and basil, this oven-baked dish is anything but ordinary. Juicy, perfectly marinated chicken breasts are accompanied by sweet cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and savory red onions, all baked to golden perfection. Finished with a sprinkle of creamy crumbled feta and fresh parsley, this healthy, protein-packed recipe not only aligns with Mediterranean diet principles but also delivers on flavor. It's a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s ready in just under an hour, making it a stress-free option for busy evenings. Ideal for meal prep or a satisfying family dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with a fresh side salad, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread. Try it once, and it’s sure to become a staple in your healthy cooking rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, basil, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the olive oil and lemon marinade over them. Make sure each breast is well-coated.

Step 4

Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, and thinly sliced red onion over the chicken breasts.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 7

Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1196.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1776.8

Total Fat 79.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 618.3mg	0%
Sodium 4258.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.8g
Protein 225.0g	0%

Vitamin D 34.8IU	0%
Calcium 291.3mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2481.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 51.3%

Carbs: 7.7%