Recipe of the week: Roasted chicken and vegetables with garlic and herbs

Hello,

Calling all chicken fans. Here is a healthy–and delicious–chicken recipe for you to enjoy. Chicken breast is a nutritious and filling protein option. This recipe calls for assorted vegetables making it a colorful win-win.

Cook Time 20-25 minutes (oven times may vary)

Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)

2 cups cauliflower (or vegetable of choice)

2 cups broccoli florets  (or vegetable of choice)

1  onion cut into 1 inch pieces

2 red or yellow peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half

(Feel free to vary your vegetables.)

For the marinade:

1/4 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic (chopped or crushed)

2 tablespoons dried parsley or basil

2 tablespoons dried cilantro

1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

Start meal with healthy appetizers– tossed salad with vinaigrette dressing, roasted beats, and hummus dip

Enjoy a fruit salad for dessert.