Macedonian Baked Chicken with Vegetables
A simple and flavorful one-dish meal featuring chicken baked with an assortment of colorful vegetables, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices.
๐ง Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on Chicken breast halves(about 1.5-2 lbs total)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil(divided)
- 1 medium Red onion(sliced)
- 3 medium Carrots(peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 3 medium Zucchini(sliced into rounds)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves(thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano(coarsely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper(freshly ground)
๐จโ๐ณ Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
๐ก Tip: Ensure oven rack is in the middle position. - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/8 cup olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
๐ก Tip: Adjust seasoning to your preference. - 3
In a large bowl, combine the sliced onion, carrots, zucchini, and garlic.
๐ก Tip: Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform sizes for even cooking. - 4
Pour half of the marinade over the vegetables and toss to coat. Spread the vegetables evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Place the chicken breasts in the same large bowl and pour the remaining marinade over them. Toss to coat.
๐ก Tip: Ensure chicken is fully coated with the marinade. - 6
Place the chicken breasts, skin-side up, on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
- 7
Roast, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, and the vegetables are tender.
๐ก Tip: Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165ยฐF (74ยฐC). - 8
Switch the oven to broil for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully, to crisp up the chicken skin.
๐ก Tip: Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โFor a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- โFeel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or potatoes.
- โLet the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
โจ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
- Add a splash of white wine to the vegetables before baking for extra moisture and flavor.