Name: One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken & Low Carb Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 2 bell peppers, cut into strips; 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Description

A simple, nutritious sheet-pan dinner featuring juicy lemon garlic chicken roasted alongside colorful low carb vegetables for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons

2 bell peppers, cut into strips

2 cups broccoli florets

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter, melted

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.

2. In a bowl whisk olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

3. Place chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag, pour half the marinade over, toss to coat, and let rest 10 minutes.

4. Arrange zucchini, bell peppers, and broccoli on the sheet pan and drizzle with remaining marinade, tossing to coat.

5. Place marinated chicken among the vegetables in a single layer.

6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping chicken and stirring veggies halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are golden.

7. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crisping.

8. Sprinkle chopped parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon over the finished dish before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 500
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 4
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 80

Keywords: one-pan, lemon-garlic chicken, low-carb, roasted-veggies, garlic-butter, sheet-pan, easy-dinner, healthy, family-friendly