This easy recipe delivers maximum flavour for minimum effort. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts & seeds, and moderate amounts of poultry, fish & dairy. β
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Significant evidence shows that this particular eating pattern effectively reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia! Extra tip: convert this meal to vegetarian by replacing the chicken with a can of chickpeas. β
Ingredients (Serves 4)
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700g chicken thighs (trimmed and halved) β
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1 red capsicum, roughly chopped β
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1 yellow capsicum, roughly chopped β
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1 red onion, sliced into large wedges β
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2 zucchinis, thickly sliced β
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1 punnet cherry tomatoes β
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400g baby potatoes, sliced in half β
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100g feta β
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1 handful of fresh basil leaves β
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2 tbs olive oil β
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped β
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1 lemon, zested β
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1 tbs dried oregano β
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Method
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. β
2. Place chicken, capsicums, onion, zucchini, tomatoes and potatoes in a large baking tray. β
3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon zest. β
4. Pour over the baking tray and mix to coat all ingredients. β
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. β
5. Scoop a serving onto each plate aiming for ΒΌ plate of chicken, ΒΌ plate of potatoes and the remaining half vegetables. Crumble feta and sprinkle basil leaves over each plate. Enjoy!