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Mediterranean Baked Chicken


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  • Author: mohamed
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, tangy cherry tomatoes, and briny black olives, topped with fresh basil.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish.
  3. Combine cherry tomatoes, black olives, minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
  4. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead the chicken and vegetable mixture a day in advance. For a quicker version, try using an air fryer.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg