Lemon-Dill Chicken with Spring Vegetable Medley
Tender chicken breasts baked with fresh lemon and dill, served alongside a colorful assortment of seasonal vegetables for a balanced spring meal.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 24 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4, boneless and skinless (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, zest and 1 tbsp juice lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups, florets broccoli
- 1 cup, trimmed green beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Drizzle chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub to coat evenly.
- Step 3: Arrange 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup trimmed green beans, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Step 4: Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.