Description
Sizzling Greek sheet pan chicken dinner brings Mediterranean magic straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum taste. Crispy herbs, tangy lemon, and juicy chicken create a delightful meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a Mediterranean vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in (skin-on)
Vegetables and Produce:
- 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced into wedges
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
Seasonings and Extras:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until your marinade looks smooth and well combined.
- Pour ⅔ of the marinade over 6 bone-in chicken thighs in a separate bowl. Massage the marinade into your chicken, ensuring every surface gets thoroughly coated. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes across a large sheet pan. Drizzle remaining marinade over the vegetables and toss gently to distribute seasoning.
- Nestle the marinated chicken thighs around the vegetables on the sheet pan. Slide the pan into the preheated 425°F oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes.
- Remove the sheet pan and scatter ½ cup kalamata olives and ¼ cup feta cheese over the surface. Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and vegetables soften.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley across the entire dish right before serving to add a fresh, herbal finish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the mixture for at least 10 minutes, allowing the herbs and lemon to penetrate deeply.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juicier meat and crispier skin that adds incredible texture to the dish.
- For a low-carb version, swap zucchini for low-carb vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli to keep the Mediterranean flavors intact.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F, preventing dryness while guaranteeing safe cooking temperatures.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg