Best Healthy Chicken Recipe for Easy Weeknight Meals
A delicious and healthy chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring juicy chicken breasts with roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (like broccoli and bell peppers)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade thoroughly.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Surround the chicken with chopped vegetables.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg