Sheet Pan Mediterranean Lemon Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts baked alongside zucchini, bell pepper, and sweet cherry tomatoes, topped with salty Kalamata olives and goat cheese. This flavorful, garlic-free dish makes six hearty, easy-to-clean-up servings.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Kyla + Lila
Kyla created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment pa…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Cut the chicken breasts
Cut the chicken breasts, bell pepper, and zucchini into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces.
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Place the chopped chicken
Place the chopped chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, whole cherry tomatoes, and halved Kalamata olives directly on the sheet pan.
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Look for: emulsified
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Pour the oil and herb mixture over…
Pour the oil and herb mixture over the chicken and vegetables on the sheet pan, tossing thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
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Spread the ingredients into a single
Spread the ingredients into a single, even layer across the pan so nothing overlaps heavily.
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Place the pan in the preheated oven…
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven…
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and immediately crumble the goat cheese evenly over the hot chicken and vegetables so it softens slightly.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Store remaining portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Allow: 5 minutes
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