Mediterranean Baked Chicken Recipe
Ladies, let’s be honest—dinners shouldn’t feel like a Greek mythology lecture or a Pinterest fail waiting to happen.
This Mediterranean baked chicken recipe goes fully vegan, delivering colorful, herbaceous, sun-kissed flavors without a single bird harmed.
Plant-based protein roasts with olives, tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, making your kitchen smell like a coastal bistro on vacation.
Every bite hits tangy, savory, and slightly cheeky notes, giving you instant “I actually know what I’m doing” confidence.
Serve for friends, family, or solo feasts and watch impressed eyes wander toward your guilt-free, Instagram-worthy, Mediterranean masterpiece.
Mediterranean Baked Chicken Recipe
A vegan Mediterranean baked chicken with plant-based protein, roasted with olives, tomatoes, garlic, and oregano for bright, herbaceous flavor.
Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 400°F 200°C. Lightly grease baking dish.
- In a bowl mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss seitan or tofu slices with the mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange slices in baking dish; add cherry tomatoes and olives on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until edges are golden and tomatoes slightly blistered.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss seitan or tofu slices with the mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange slices in baking dish; add cherry tomatoes and olives on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until edges are golden and tomatoes slightly blistered.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Marinate protein for 30 minutes for deeper Mediterranean notes.
- Add roasted bell peppers or zucchini for more color and texture.
- Serve with couscous or herbed rice for a full Mediterranean experience.
