Mediterranean Diet Cauliflower Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner rotation with this vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Cauliflower Chicken recipe! Perfectly seasoned chicken breast, marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic spices like oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika, roasts to perfection alongside tender cauliflower florets, caramelized red onion, and juicy grape tomatoes. This one-pan meal is topped with fresh parsley and tangy crumbled feta cheese for that signature Mediterranean flair, making it both healthy and satisfying. With only 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this low-carb, high-protein dish is ideal for those seeking wholesome, easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired recipes the whole family will love. Serve it warm with whole grain bread or a crisp green salad for a complete and well-balanced meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 medium cauliflower head
- 1 large red onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and add them to the bowl with the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated and let them sit while you prepare the vegetables.
Break the cauliflower head into small florets. Slice the red onion into thin wedges. Halve the grape tomatoes.
On a large baking sheet, spread out the cauliflower florets and onion slices. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place the marinated chicken cubes on the same baking sheet, arranging them evenly among the vegetables.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then add the grape tomatoes to the baking sheet.
Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are slightly charred.
Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
Serve the Mediterranean Cauliflower Chicken warm, optionally with a side of whole grain bread or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 457 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 4799 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 153.9 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3331 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
