Description
Discover how to make a delicious Lemon-Herb Chicken Tray Bake with Roasted Vegetables that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (500g)
- 60ml lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon zest
- 45ml olive oil
- 5g honey (or maple syrup)
- 10g sea salt
- 5g dried oregano
- 5g dried thyme
- 25g black pepper
- 5g garlic powder
- 5g smoked paprika
- 120g cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red bell pepper (1″ chunks)
- 80g chopped carrots
- 1 orange bell pepper (1″ chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (1″ chunks)
- 80g snap peas
- 80g broccoli florets
- 80g chopped zucchini
- 120g baby potatoes (halved)
- 120g purple baby potatoes (halved)
- 80g radishes
- Your favorite cooked carb – quinoa (rice, farro, pasta, noodles, cauliflower rice, roasted sweet potatoes, etc.)
- 4 lunchbox containers
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a large baking tray by either oiling it lightly or covering it with parchment paper or foil for easy cleaning.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, honey, and the spices.
- Pour half of this mixture into a big resealable bag, add the chicken, seal it well, and massage the marinade into the chicken.
- Add the vegetables to the bowl with the remaining marinade, keeping them separate by color if desired, and save 1-2 teaspoons of marinade for later use on the chicken.
- Mix the vegetables well in the marinade and spread them onto the prepared tray in rows based on color or in any pattern you prefer.
- Place the marinated chicken on the tray and bake in the oven for 8 minutes. Stir the vegetables and turn the chicken over, then continue baking for another 10-12 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked through (cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the chicken; thinner pieces cook faster). Drizzle with the reserved marinade.
- Enjoy hot with your chosen side dish, or, if preparing for meals ahead, distribute into lunch containers.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a more intense flavor.
- Customize your vegetable selection based on personal preferences or availability.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken and vegetables before baking for added heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Fat: 12 g
- Protein: 14 g
Keywords: lemon herb chicken, sheet pan dinner, rainbow vegetables, easy meal prep, healthy dinner, one-pan meal