Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch thick medallions
- 1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line an extra large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Note: This high temperature is vital for browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the quartered baby Yukon Gold potatoes in the marinade first. Note: This ensures they are well coated for maximum crispiness.
- Add the chicken medallions, zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion to the bowl.
- Toss everything thoroughly until the herb and oil mixture is evenly distributed across every surface.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Space them out so they roast rather than steam.
- Add the Kalamata olives to the pan, tucking them between the larger pieces of chicken and vegetables.
- Roast for 25 minutes. Look for chicken that is opaque and vegetables with charred, mahogany colored edges.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach exactly 165°F to ensure safety while remaining juicy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. The residual heat will soften the feta just enough to make it creamy.