Herb Crusted Lemon Garlic Chicken With Roasted Veggies Recipe
English cuisine · 324 calories
About this recipe
This herb-crusted lemon-garlic chicken with roasted veggies brings together the best of English comfort food and healthy eating. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a fragrant mix of parsley, thyme, garlic, and zesty lemon juice, then roasted to perfection with a medley of seasonal vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and potatoes. The result is a meal that's both wholesome and bursting with flavor. With 38g of protein and under 600 calories per serving, it's a great choice for anyone seeking a balanced lunch. The roasting process ensures the chicken remains juicy, while the vegetables develop a caramelized sweetness. Ideal for a casual family lunch or a meal prep option, this dish combines simplicity with gourmet flair.
Ingredients
- NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin
- 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
- 1 Broccoli - 1 Head
- 1 Potato Jacket 1 Each
- - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
- 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml
- 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
- 50G Natoora Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
- - Ducros Dried Thyme
- 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
- 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2. Peel and slice the carrots and potatoes into even-sized pieces; trim the broccoli into florets.
- 3. Toss the vegetables in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then spread them evenly on the baking tray.
- 4. Mince the garlic and combine it with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 5. Rub the herb mixture generously over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 6. Place the chicken breasts on the baking tray alongside the vegetables, ensuring they do not overlap.
- 7. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, turning the vegetables halfway through for even cooking.
- 8. Check the chicken's internal temperature; it should reach 75°C (165°F) when fully cooked.
- 9. Remove the tray from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 10. Serve the chicken sliced over a bed of roasted vegetables, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
How to make Herb Crusted Lemon Garlic Chicken With Roasted Veggies
- Prepare the vegetables. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment. Slice the carrots and potatoes evenly, cut the broccoli into florets, toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper, and spread on the tray.
- Coat the chicken in herbs. Mix minced garlic with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, parsley, thyme, salt and black pepper, then rub it generously over the chicken breasts until fully coated.
- Roast together. Place the chicken on the tray beside the vegetables without overlapping and roast for 25 minutes, turning the vegetables halfway through for even cooking.
- Check and rest the chicken. Check the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F), then remove the tray and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve. Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of the roasted vegetables, garnished with extra parsley if you like.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does Herb Crusted Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggies take?
- About 40 minutes: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, with the chicken and vegetables roasting together on one tray.
- Is Herb Crusted Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggies vegetarian?
- No, it is not vegetarian. Chicken breasts are coated in garlic, lemon, parsley and thyme and roasted alongside potatoes, carrots and broccoli.
- How do I know when the chicken is cooked?
- Check the thickest part with a thermometer; it should reach 75°C. Without one, cut into it and make sure the meat is white with clear juices.
- How do I get crispy potatoes on the same tray?
- Cut the potatoes into even pieces, coat them well in oil and spread them out without overlapping. Turn them halfway through so both sides brown.
- Can I swap the broccoli for another vegetable?
- Swap it for green beans, cauliflower florets or chunks of courgette. They roast in a similar time and soak up the lemon garlic juices from the tray.