09/05/2026
Anti-Inflammatory Lemon Turmeric Chicken with Zucchini & Goat Cheese
45 minutes | Gluten-free | Serves 4
Why it's anti-inflammatory:
Chicken: Lean protein for repair
Zucchini: Antioxidants + easy to digest
Turmeric + Black Pepper: Reduces inflammation
Lemon + Garlic: Immune boosting
Goat Cheese/Feta: Easier to digest than mozzarella
Olive Oil: Healthy fats
Ingredients:
Serves 4
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 lemon, sliced + juice of 1 lemon
¾ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Method:
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C. Place chicken in baking dish.
Season: Rub chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, oregano, salt, pepper.
Bake: Add zucchini slices and lemon slices around chicken. Bake 25 min.
Cheese: Top chicken with goat cheese. Bake 5-7 min more until melted and chicken is 165°F.
Serve: Garnish with parsley + drizzle pan juices. Serve with quinoa or greens.