Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Breasts. You're going to love this recipe, because it can all be made ahead and just popped into the oven at the last minute, making it a wonderful dish for guests or for a healthy, easy dinner.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Prep Time25minutes
Cook Time35minutes
Total Time1hour
Servings6
Calories365kcal
AuthorChris Scheuer
Ingredients
Ingredients for the chicken:
⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil
4garlic clovespressed
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspooncoriander
1teaspoonoregano
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspooncurry powder
1teaspoonsriracha chili sauce*
1teaspoonkosher salt
1medium lemonvery thinly sliced
4chicken breast halvesboned, but with skin left on (You can use the whole breast with skin and bones, if desired.)
2 15ouncecans cannellini beansrinsed and drained
2pintscherry tomatoes. I like to use one pint of red and one of yellow or orange just to make it pretty
Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan. Rub each chicken breast with about 2 teaspoons of the olive oil/spice mixture. Place in heated pan, skin side down and sauté for several minutes until skin is golden brown. Remove from pan and place in a large oven-safe dish.
In a large bowl, combine remaining oil mixture with the beans, tomatoes, lemon slices and ½ cup cilantro, stirring gently to coat. Add to dish with chicken, surrounding chicken, but not covering. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with ½ cup cilantro. Serve with Greek yogurt sauce.
Directions for the Greek yogurt sauce:
Combine all ingredients. If preparing ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Recipe Notes
Serves 4-6 depending on how large the chicken breasts are.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 869mg38%
Potassium 854mg24%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1005IU20%
Vitamin C 50.4mg61%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.