One-Pan Greek Chicken with Vegetables

Name: One-Pan Greek Chicken with Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken thighs; 1 Zucchini; 2 Bell peppers; 1 Red onion; 60 g Olives; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Oregano

40 minMediterraneanSteady energyMuscle preservationOvulationOne-pan

Servings:

Ingredients

—Boneless chicken thighs — 500 g
—Courgette — 1
—Peppers — 2
—Red onion — 1
—Olives — 60 g
—Olive oil — 2 tbsp
—Dried oregano — 1 tsp

Method

01Preheat the oven to 200°C.
02Cut the vegetables into large chunks and arrange on a tray with the chicken.
03Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with oregano and season with salt.
04Roast for 30 minutes until the chicken is golden.
05Scatter with olives before serving.

Why this works

Olive oil, vegetables and chicken are a classic combination of the Mediterranean eating pattern. Ovulation is the phase with the highest energy levels in the cycle, when the body tends to tolerate protein-dense meals well. Chicken provides complete protein that supports muscle maintenance.

Sources

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet — New England Journal of Medicine, 2018 (PREDIMED)Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to protein and growth/maintenance of muscle mass — EFSA Journal, 2010;8(10):1811

Nutrition (per serving)

380

kcal

34g

protein

18g

fat

18g

carbs

2.9g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.