Mediterranean Chicken
A fast and protein rich evening meal.
Servings 3
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 20 min
Total Time 35 min
Ingredients
Scale:
Units:
- 4 pc chicken breasts (about 225g each)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1 pc shallot (thinly sliced)
- 3 pc garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced into rings; seeds removed)
- 45 g green olives
- 2 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1 tsp Spices (each garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried tarragon)
- 30 g feta (crumbles)
- basil (chopped; for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 220°C, positioning rack to upper third for final broiling.
Pat chicken dry; pound breasts to uniform 2cm thickness using mallet or rolling pin.
Combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, lemon slices, olives, capers, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in baking dish.
Mix spice blend (garlic powder through tarragon with 2 teaspoons salt and pepper); brush chicken with remaining oil, rub with spices.
Nestle seasoned chicken on vegetables; bake 18 minutes.
Switch to broil on high; broil 2-4 minutes until golden (internal temperature 74°C).
Rest 5 minutes; garnish with herbs and feta; serve with vegetables using slotted spoon.