Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 Servings
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Calories
804 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken
Description
This recipe for Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken starts with marinating chicken thighs using avocado oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, paprika, and sea salt. The marinade imparts a fresh citrus and savory flavor that complements the dark meat. The chicken is baked alone on the sheet pan at a high temperature until the skin develops a golden crisp texture.
While the chicken cooks, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green olives, and cubed feta cheese are combined with herbs like parsley and oregano along with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. After baking, spreading the vegetable mixture around the chicken allows the flavors to blend and the feta to soften slightly in the warmth.
The result is a colorful, savory dish with juicy, flavorful chicken and tender roasted vegetables accented by briny olives and creamy feta. It works well as a complete meal and can be served on its own or with crusty bread or rice for a simple Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 3.5 lbs chicken thighs bone-in; skin on
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
Sheet Pan Meal:
- 1 zucchini chopped
- ½ red onion sliced
- 10 ounces cherry tomato
- 1 (8-oz) feta cheese chopped into cubes, block form
- 5 ounces green olives ¾ cup, pitted
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- salt sea salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade in a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Transfer the raw chicken thighs to a large zip lock bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and shift everything around until the chicken pieces are well-coated with marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, ideally several hours.
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chop the zucchini, red onion, and block of feta cheese and transfer to a large bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, olives, avocado oil, dried parsley, dried oregano (and any other dried herbs you like), salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the ingredients are coated with oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the marinated chicken thighs to a large baking sheet (without the vegetable mixture)
- Bake chicken for 15 to 18 minutes or until the skin is looking golden brown and crispy, then remove the sheet pan from the oven.
- Spread the sliced onion, chopped zucchini, tomatoes, olives and cubes of feta cheese (the remaining ingredients) around the sheet pan in a single layer. It's okay if there's a little overlapping. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Chicken is fully cooked once it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. To verify the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the largest thigh and wait until the numbers stop moving.
- Serve Mediterranean chicken and veggies and enjoy! If you’d like to serve the meal with extra side dishes, such as crusty bread, a side salad, or steamed rice, feel free to go wild!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes but preferably several hours for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 804 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 6) | |
| Calories | 804kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1233mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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