Oven-Baked Chicken and Vegetable Lunch

Name: Oven-Baked Chicken and Vegetable Lunch
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken breast (Cut into bite-sized pieces); 150 grams Plain yogurt (For marinating the chicken); 1 tablespoon Mixed spices (e.g., paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano); 1 medium Red bell pepper (Chopped); 1 medium Zucchini (Sliced into half-moons or chunks); 1 medium Red onion (Roughly chopped); 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved); 600 grams Potatoes (Peeled and cut into wedges or chunks); 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For tossing vegetables)

A simple and delicious oven-baked lunch featuring tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted alongside a colorful medley of potatoes, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

#Oven-baked

#Chicken

#Potatoes

#Vegetables

#Easy

#Healthy

#One-pan meal

#Quick dinner

Raw ingredients ready for preparation

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

1h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

European

Croatian

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

32g

Protein

29g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Oven-baked dish midway through cooking

Ingredients

Chicken breast
(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
500 grams
Plain yogurt
(For marinating the chicken)
150 grams
Mixed spices
(e.g., paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano)
1 tablespoon
Red bell pepper
(Chopped)
1 medium
Zucchini
(Sliced into half-moons or chunks)
1 medium
Red onion
(Roughly chopped)
1 medium
Cherry tomatoes
(Halved)
1 cup
Potatoes
(Peeled and cut into wedges or chunks)
600 grams
Olive oil
(For tossing vegetables)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 4

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Finished dish fresh out of the oven

Instructions

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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken, plain yogurt, and mixed spices. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken, plain yogurt, and mixed spices. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
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Marinating the chicken for even 15-30 minutes can enhance flavor and tenderness.
2
Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut potatoes into wedges or chunks, chop the red bell pepper, slice the zucchini, roughly chop the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut potatoes into wedges or chunks, chop the red bell pepper, slice the zucchini, roughly chop the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking. For crispier potatoes, soak them in cold water for 15 minutes before baking.
3
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). In a large baking dish or tray, combine the prepared vegetables and drizzle with olive oil. Mix well.
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Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). In a large baking dish or tray, combine the prepared vegetables and drizzle with olive oil. Mix well.
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Use a large enough baking dish so vegetables are not overcrowded, which helps them roast instead of steam.
4
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the baking dish with the vegetables. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly in the dish.
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Add the marinated chicken pieces to the baking dish with the vegetables. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly in the dish.
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Ensure chicken and vegetables are spread in a single layer for best cooking results.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir once or twice during baking for even browning.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir once or twice during baking for even browning.
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The cooking time might vary slightly depending on your oven and the size of your vegetable cuts. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).