Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean and discover the tantalizing flavors of "Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken." This classic dish captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with its vibrant blend of aromatic herbs, succulent chicken, and a delightful infusion of olive oil. Unlock the secrets to creating a masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to craft a delectable dish that will leave your dinner guests craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the ultimate Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST
One of our go-to recipes for chicken breast that we make often during the week because it's so easy. Chicken breast gets marinated in Mediterranean flavors like lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs and then baked in the oven.
Provided by Silke
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides and place in a bowl or lidded container. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set one oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Place chicken breasts into a baking dish and pour marinade on top.
- Bake chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon thickness. Move baking dish to the top rack and broil chicken until well browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
MEDITERRANEAN HERB BAKED CHICKEN
The selection of spices used in this dish create an exotic aroma. I love the combination of olives, capers and tomatoes. It's one of my favorites. You could serve it with steamed couscous, but we prefer it with rice. Plan ahead as it needs to marinate.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 9h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, tumeric and paprika in a 9 byb 13 inch baking dish.
- Stir to blend.
- Add the chicken, turning to coat, and arrange in a single layer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, olives, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Pour the mixture around the chicken pieces, taking care not to disturb the herb coating.
- Cover the dish with foil, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Bake the chicken, still covered with foil, for 40 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking until the chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes longer.
- Spread the rice onto individual plates and top with the chicken and cooking juices, garnishing with sprigs of cilantro for serving.
MEDITERRANEAN HERB ROASTED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
Wake up the flavor of roast chicken with a splash of Lawry's® Mediterranean Herb & White Wine Marinade. Add veggies to the roasting pan to make this a complete dinner.
Provided by Lawry's
Categories Entrees,
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken and vegetables in single layer on large foil-lined shallow baking pan. Pour marinade evenly over chicken and vegetables.
- Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.
BAKED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
This Baked Mediterranean Chicken is made with chicken, potatoes, onion and tomatoes, everything comes together in a pan in the oven so you can spend less time in the kitchen cooking dinner.
Provided by Mariam E.
Categories Main Course
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degree F.
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients under the "to marinate the chicken" section except chicken. Mix it well and add the chicken, toss and coat them well. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a 9X13 baking dish add the quartered red onions and potatoes, spread evenly. Place the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the chicken stock over the chicken and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degree F.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and spread the cherry tomatoes over the chicken. Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper on top and bake further for 40 minutes until the chicken skin turns golden and potatoes are cooked through.
- Once done, sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley on top and serve while it is still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 467 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MIDDLE EASTERN-INSPIRED HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN
This recipe was inspired by the Middle Eastern dried seasoning mix called za'atar, a combination of herbs (usually thyme, oregano and marjoram), sesame seeds and sumac, often spiked with salt. Here, fresh herbs are substituted for the dried, which, along with fresh parsley and mint and plenty of lemon and garlic, are used to marinated boneless chicken thighs. If you can't find sumac, just leave it out. It does add a nice tang and vibrant color, but the dish will work without it. Optimum marinating time here is 8 hours. But feel free to leave it for as little as 15 minutes or as long as 24 hours. If you would rather use white meat, substitute boneless skinless breasts but reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, weeknight, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine chicken with all but 1 teaspoon of the grated garlic (save that teaspoon for the yogurt sauce), the zest and juice of 1 lemon, oil, parsley, mint, thyme, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the sesame seeds and sumac, if using. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature; you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill or broiler. If grilling, cook chicken over high heat until charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes. Flip pieces and continue grilling until just cooked through, another 4 to 7 minutes. If broiling, arrange a rack 3 to 4 inches from flame. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spread chicken out in a single layer. Broil chicken, turning halfway through cooking, until well colored and charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes per side. Be careful that it doesn't burn.
- While chicken cooks, place yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in the reserved grated garlic and lemon zest and season to taste with salt. Serve the chicken drizzled with olive oil, remaining lemon juice to taste, black pepper, parsley and sesame seeds and sumac, if using, with the yogurt alongside for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH LEMON
While visiting our daughters in Ohio, we celebrated by cooking a wonderful Lebanese dinner. I showed my daughters how to bake chicken with garlic roasted potatoes. We finished with our homemade baklava. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange lemon slices in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Place chicken over lemon slices. Mix spice blend ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN IN CREAMY HERB SAUCE
Just because it's a weeknight does not mean that you can't have a delightful dinner. The aroma of the fresh herbs simmering in a creamy sauce combined with the chicken thighs make this easy entree is perfect supper for any night of the week. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and cayenne. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the wine, artichokes, tomatoes and capers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the olives, 1/4 cup cheese, basil and thyme. , Serve with linguine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and additional minced basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN
A great casserole with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Easy to prepare in your oven. Goes nicely with a loaf of Italian bread and a glass of wine.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.
- Cook rotini according to package directions and drain.
- Cook shallots in butter in skillet for 1 minute, then add the flour, stirring to mix.
- Whisk in the chicken broth gradually.
- Add the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
- Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and mixes in.
- Stir in the cooked rotini, chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and parsley.
- Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve garnished with more chopped parsley if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 428.9, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 31.1
ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
People go crazy over this dish! Perfect for company, or when you're taking someone a meal. One of my family's favorites. Very easy to make, too.
Provided by IrisMac
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in microwave oven on High setting for 2 minutes; turn potatoes over (watch for steam) and cook 2 more minutes on High. Set potatoes aside.
- Mix together the Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Place the chicken pieces into the prepared baking dish, and generously brush chicken with about 1 cup of the mixture. Arrange the potatoes, tomatoes, and garlic cloves around the chicken. Brush the vegetables with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with rosemary and olives.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1024.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- To ensure crispy, evenly cooked chicken, pat it dry before seasoning and baking. This helps remove excess moisture and allows the skin to crisp up.
- Use a combination of fresh and dried herbs for maximum flavor. Dried herbs offer a concentrated flavor, while fresh herbs add brightness and a touch of moisture.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If the chicken pieces are too close together, they will steam instead of roast.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.
Conclusion:
This Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh and dried herbs, along with the tangy lemon juice, creates a delicious and aromatic chicken dish. Served with roasted vegetables or a simple salad, this chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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