Best 7 Zesty Roasted Chicken With Mediterranean Potatoes Recipes

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**Zesty Roasted Chicken with Mediterranean Potatoes: A Culinary Journey Through the Mediterranean**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Zesty Roasted Chicken and Mediterranean Potatoes. This vibrant dish bursts with the aromatic flavors of rosemary, thyme, and oregano, complemented by juicy chicken and tender potatoes. Our collection of Zesty Roasted Chicken recipes offers a diverse array of cooking methods and flavor combinations, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. From classic oven-roasted chicken to succulent skillet-cooked chicken, each recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds. Accompanied by a symphony of Mediterranean-inspired potato dishes, such as crispy roasted potatoes, flavorful lemon-herb potatoes, and tangy garlic-herb potatoes, this culinary journey will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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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

cooking spray
8 small red potatoes, halved
1 (16 ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into large chunks
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
12 pitted kalamata olives, cut in half

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

ZESTY ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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Liven up a meat and potatoes meal with Dijon mustard and garlic.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb small red potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil. Spray rack of broiler pan with cooking spray. Arrange chicken on center of rack in broiler pan; sprinkle both sides with salt.
  • In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, oil, pepper and garlic; brush about 3 tablespoons mixture on chicken. Add potatoes to remaining mayonnaise mixture; toss. Arrange potatoes around chicken.
  • Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes, turning potatoes halfway through cooking, until potatoes are tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1(3 to 4 pound) chicken, rinsed and patted dry
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl or mini prep, mix together the butter with the rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then rub the chicken all over with 3 tablespoons of the herbed butter. Cook's Note: Make sure chicken is dry. Slide some of the butter underneath the breast skin. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen string.
  • In a small roasting pan, pour in the white wine and place the chicken breast side down. Roast for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, season the potatoes with salt, and pepper and drizzle with oil to coat. Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Remove the chicken to a plate turning it breast-side up. Brush the rest of the herbed butter on top of the chicken. Add the potatoes to the bottom of the pan and place the chicken on top.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F, and return the chicken to the oven to finish roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the inner thigh, not touching the bone, reaches 160 degrees F, about 1 hour more. Once done, remove the chicken to a carving board and let rest 10 minutes before carving. Remove the potatoes to a serving bowl.
  • Return the roasting pan to the stovetop over high heat. Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, scraping up the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • To serve: Place slices of chicken on plate with potatoes and drizzle the pan sauce over both.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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A healthy dish, full of sunshine flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g baby new potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large courgette, diagonally sliced
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
6 firm plum tomatoes, halved
12 black olives, pitted
2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets, about 150g/5oz each
3 tbsp olive oil
1 rounded tbsp green pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/ Gas 6/fan oven 180C. Spread the potatoes, courgette, onion, pepper and tomatoes in a shallow roasting tin and scatter over the olives. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
  • Slash the flesh of each chicken breast 3-4 times using a sharp knife, then lay the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Mix the olive oil and pesto together until well blended and spoon evenly over the chicken. Cover the tin with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the tin. Return to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are juicy and look tempting to eat and the chicken is cooked through (the juices should run clear when pierced with a skewer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 2.16 milligram of sodium

LEMONY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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This is one of my most favorite family recipes. I can remember my mom would always make this when people would come over.

Provided by joecraig

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
4 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 baby red potatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Brush lemon juice mixture over chicken.
  • Place potatoes, red bell pepper strips, red onion, and lemon slices in a bowl, pour remaining lemon juice mixture over vegetables, and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken breasts in baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; brush chicken and vegetables with pan drippings. Continue baking until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 511 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

ZESTY ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE



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Try out our Zesty Roasted Chicken Breast Recipe at dinnertime tonight! Italian dressing makes this roasted chicken breast recipe so zesty and delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (28 oz. each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15-1/4 oz. each) corn, drained
2 large onions, cut into wedges
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
10 bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Combine tomatoes, corn, onions and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Pour evenly into two 15x10x1-inch baking pans; spread evenly to cover bottoms of pans. Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in large bowl; toss to coat. Top tomato mixture in each pan with 5 of the chicken breasts.
  • Bake 45 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
  • Transfer chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Mix both tomato mixtures in medium bowl. Add cheese and cilantro; stir until well blended. Serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 34 g

ZESTY CHICKEN



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Halved chicken is a perfect choice for winter grilling. Cooked over indirect heat, it virtually eliminates grill flare-ups. This version from Micheal Everidge of Morristown, Tennessee features a tangy four-ingredient mustard sauce you can whip up in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut in half

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is evenly roasted, make sure to pat it dry before seasoning and roasting. This will help the skin to crisp up and the meat to cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of Mediterranean spices to flavor the chicken and potatoes. Some popular choices include oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, cumin, and paprika.
  • Don't overcrowd the roasting pan. If the chicken and potatoes are too close together, they will not cook evenly.
  • Roast the chicken and potatoes until they are cooked through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and the potatoes should be tender.
  • Serve the roasted chicken and potatoes with a variety of sides, such as a green salad, grilled vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

This zesty roasted chicken with Mediterranean potatoes is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is roasted with a variety of herbs and spices, and the potatoes are roasted until they are tender and golden brown. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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