The inspiration for this recipe comes from Greg’s(part of the talented due behind Rufus’s food and spirit guide) Stuffed Chicken with Roast Squash and Tomatoes
The day he posted the recipe I was tight on time and realised at the last-minute that I didn’t have any goat cheese on hand. So I decided to go with the option of rubbing the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, basil and oregano and I added carrots and used zucchini because I had them on hand. The end result was juicy moist chicken that is packed with flavor. The veggies added color, crunch and definitely a rainbow of flavors
Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil
Juice of one lemon
1 table-spoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
Salt
Pepper
Roasted vegetables
2 carrots sliced
3 tomatoes cut into wedges
1 red onion cut into strips
3 cloves garlic
3 small zucchini sliced
Drizzle of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon all spice
In a bowl mix together the lemon juice, basil, oregano , salt and pepper.
Pour it over the chicken and rubbed into the meat slightly.
Let it sit for 30 minutes.
In another bowl mix the vegetables with the oil and seasoning.
Arrange in baking dish.
Nestle the chicken between the vegetables, cover with tin foil.
Place in the lowest rack of your oven at 220 C (428 F) for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes until the chicken is done and the vegetables are cooked through
Mel of cooking with Mel has been really gracious to pass me the blog on fire award
If you have never visited Mel’s blog, you’ll love it.She lately posted a cheese burger mac and cheese that is high on my try soon list. Thank you Mel for your kindness.
I ‘m passing on this award to a few of my favorite bloggers.
Enough blogs to explore for a week 
Enjoy
thefooddoctor
/ August 24, 2011Thank you
kompresory śrubowe
/ August 24, 2011The post you wrote is very nice.
thefooddoctor
/ August 25, 2011thank you kindly
seasonwithreason
/ August 9, 2011Beautiful photos – looks like a comforting dish, will tuck away for a rainy summer night in NYC.
Nami | Just One Cookbook
/ August 8, 2011Congrats on the award Sawsan! You and your blog deserve more and more awards! I love this chicken. It’s nice that whole main dish (meat and veggies) is done in one time. The chicken looks juicy too! All I need is nice bread or rice to go with the main dish… YUMMYYYYY!
thefooddoctor
/ August 8, 2011You are too kind Nami..thank you
I love meals that are colorful and have a variety of ingredients that you can cook in one go
Good Cooks
/ August 8, 2011Oh, Sawsan thank you so much, I just checked my blog within the list, thank you darling, and congratulation on the award, you deserve the best, very nice blog with very helpful contents.
Thanks for the recipes as well, looks delicious.
thefooddoctor
/ August 8, 2011You are most welcome Samah
I have always been in love with your recipes and pictures
You totally deserve this
Maureen
/ August 7, 2011I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get here. I’ve been a bit under the weather and hopefully all that’s passed. Thank you so much for thinking of me! You’re really kind and I’m so glad we’ve met.
thefooddoctor
/ August 7, 2011So sorry to hear you were sick
I really hope you are feeling better now
You totally deserve the award and I am really glad we met too
Kelly
/ August 3, 2011This dish looks absolutely delicious and congratulations on your blog award!!
thefooddoctor
/ August 4, 2011Thank you so much Kelly …You are too kind
kitchenbelleicious
/ August 3, 2011Home cooking at its best! So delicious and the roasted vegetables are just screaming out my name!
thefooddoctor
/ August 4, 2011Aimee@clevermuffin
/ August 3, 2011Congrats on the award, that’s very exciting!! The recipe looks lovely too. The vegies in that dish really pop.
thefooddoctor
/ August 4, 2011Thank you so much Aimee..you are too kind
foodblogandthedog
/ August 3, 2011Gorgeous looking dish, the colours in the photos are amazing! They’re making my mouth water and I’m vegetarian!!
thefooddoctor
/ August 4, 2011Thank you so much..that means a lot coming from you
Manu
/ August 3, 2011Thank you sooo much for passing on the award to me Sawsan! How sweet!!! <3 I am honoured and very excited! Thanks, thanks, thanks!
This chicken looks delicious and healthy! I love the Mediterranean flavours you used in it!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011You really deserve it Manu..I love your blog and it is truly on fire
sportsglutton
/ August 3, 2011I love the combination of colors and flavors. Congrats on the award as well!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011Thank you …you are too kind
JamieAnne
/ August 3, 2011Looks wonderful! Thank you so much for adding me to your blogging award list. I am honored.
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011it is my pleasure
Kate@Diethood
/ August 3, 2011Love the roasted veg!! What a gorgeous meal!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011Thank you Kate..you are too kind
Maris (In Good Taste)
/ August 3, 2011Thanks for passing on the award – so flattered!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011It is my pleasure..you deserve it Maris
You have an amazing blog
Holly
/ August 2, 2011Ha thanks! I was just looking over the menu then saw my name [well blog name below] – great recipe! and thanks!!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011You are most welcome
It is my pleasure
eva626
/ August 2, 2011this meal looks super delicious and savory!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011You are too kind Eva
Caroline
/ August 2, 2011What a light, healthy and delicious summer meal! Thank you so much for the award, you’re so sweet. As Erin already said, congrats to you for getting the award first. You definitely deserve it –your blog is amazing!
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011You are so sweet Caroline..you are too kind
Your blog is amazing too..I love your recipes and everything in it
thecompletecookbook
/ August 2, 2011One of my favourite meals is chicken and roast veggies – yours looks superb. I usually use chicken thighs though.
Mandy
Congratulations on your award – never heard of the blog on fire award before. I look forward to reading more about it.
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011My husband doesn’t eat thighs so I use breasts and nestle them between the vegetables to keep them moist
Thank you so much for the congrats
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
/ August 2, 2011Also, congrats on the award. Very deserved.
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011Thank you so much Greg
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
/ August 2, 2011Two shout outs in one post, you’re too kind! The chicken looks wonderful too. There’s just something about roasted vegetables, especially carrots.
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011You totally deserve it Greg
Your blog is amazing .. I’m always inspired by your creations
Kristy
/ August 2, 2011Thanks so much for the award! I’ve never seen the blog of fire award. That is so kind of you – I enjoy your blog so much. The recipes and photos (not to mention the stories) are some of the ones I look forward to the most.
Speaking of…how are the birds?
Love this recipe – Greg is an inspiration isn’t he?! I like your take on this and it looks like a great late summer/early fall meal that I’ll be making soon.
Time to go check out some of the other blogs.
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011You are most welcome Kristy
I love your blog too..Miss A adventures never fail to put a smile on my face and the recipes you post are always mouth watering good
I totally agree,,,Greg is a great inspiration
Maureen
/ August 2, 2011Oh this looks beautiful!! I could take a knife and fork to that any night of the week!
Parsley Sage
/ August 2, 2011Oooh! I love dishes that are both pretty AND tasty! This looks amazing
Well done!
thefooddoctor
/ August 2, 2011Thank you so much
thefooddoctor
/ August 3, 2011Thank you so much
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
/ August 2, 2011Thanks so much for the award! Congrats on getting it yourself, well deserved! The chicken looks delicious!
thefooddoctor
/ August 2, 2011You deserve it Erin..you are doing an amazing job on your blog
fatisrecipes
/ August 2, 2011That’s just too naughty. I need to make this… and you need to stop photographing food like that!
Just a question, I see you’ve used breast, it didn’t come out a little dry..?
For some reason I like to use thigh when baking because it’s a lot more moist, and breast for curries so they can absorb all that rich flavour!
Ramadan Mubarak by the way!!
thefooddoctor
/ August 2, 2011Ramadan mubarak to you too
my trick when I use breasts is to nest them between the vegetables
this way the fluids that come off the vegetables keep the chicken moist
thank you for your kind comments Fati
chicaandaluza
/ August 2, 2011What a beautiful riot of colours! I adore roasted veggies and this looks and sounds amazing. And thank you so very mcuh too for the award….blog on fire eh? Sounds amazing
am honoured….!
thefooddoctor
/ August 2, 2011You so deserve it Tanya..I love your blog and everything you post