Mediterranean Whole 30 Chicken Bowl with Lemon Herb Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken thighs (about 6 oz each)
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep your vegetables

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut all vegetables as specified—keeping pieces roughly the same size helps them cook evenly.

2. 2

   Make the herb oil

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. This becomes both your marinade and dressing.

3. 3

   Season the chicken

   Pat chicken thighs dry and place in a bowl. Pour half the herb oil mixture over chicken and toss to coat. Let it sit while you prep vegetables (even 5 minutes helps).

4. 4

   Arrange on baking sheet

   Place seasoned chicken thighs on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange all vegetables around the chicken, then drizzle remaining herb oil over everything.

   

5. 5

   Roast everything together

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and vegetables are tender with slightly caramelized edges. The cherry tomatoes should be bursting.

6. 6

   Finish and serve

   Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle fresh parsley and dill over everything. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. The pan juices make a natural sauce.

Substitution Ideas

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. This actually tastes better the next day when the flavors have melded. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or enjoy cold as a salad. You can also portion it into meal prep containers—it's one of those weekly food recipes that makes lunch planning effortless.