Southern Italian Lemon and Oregano Chicken with Roasted Courgette and Peppers

How to make it

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 225°C fan.

2. 2

   Cut the courgette, pepper and red onion into large chunks. Mix the vegetables with the cherry tomatoes in a large ovenproof dish.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, finely grated zest and juice of the lemon, crushed garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Trim the chicken breasts and cut each into 2-3 large pieces. Toss the chicken and vegetables in the herb and lemon mixture directly in the dish.

5. 5

   Dot the butter 🏷️ evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

6. 6

   Roast in the middle of the oven for about 18–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (core temperature 72°C) and the vegetables are nicely browned.

7. 7

   Finish with extra flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper when serving.