Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-04-19

Serves / Time / Why it works

Serves 4 | ~35 minutes | Lean chicken, olive oil, lemon, and vegetables make this a fast Mediterranean-style dinner.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red onion, wedges
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

1) Heat oven to 425°F. Toss chicken and vegetables with olive oil, garlic, lemon, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2) Spread on a sheet pan in one layer.

3) Roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are browned.

4) Rest 5 minutes and serve with pan juices.

Tips

• Add olives before serving for extra Mediterranean flavor.
• Serve with farro or brown rice if you want a heartier plate.