Basil Soft Chicken Veggie (Printable Version)

Tender chicken paired with roasted vegetables in a fresh basil and lemon marinade for an easy dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.3 lbs total)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon honey
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
11 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
13 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
14 - 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, basil, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place chicken breasts in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat evenly. Let marinate while preparing vegetables, or up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
04 - Arrange zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer, leaving space for the chicken.
05 - Nestle marinated chicken breasts among the vegetables on the sheet pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
07 - Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • One-pan meal
  • Minimal cleanup
02 -
  • You can swap zucchini for asparagus or green beans.
  • Using boneless chicken thighs adds juiciness but requires 5 extra minutes of baking time.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • Ensure vegetables are spread in a single layer for even roasting.
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