A tasty Mediterranean-inspired one-pan dinner recipe for any night of the week! This easy Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken recipe tastes so good you'd never believe it's so simple!
INGREDIENT
Chicken Marinade:– 3.5 lbs bone-in skin on chicken thigh– 3 Tbsp avocado oil– 1/2 tsp paprika– 2 tsp lemon zest– 2 Tbsp lemon juice– 5 cloves garlic minced– 1 tsp sea saltSheet Pan Meal:– 1 zucchini chopped– ½ red onion sliced– 10 ounces cherry tomatoe– 1 (8-oz) block feta cheese chopped into cube– 5 ounces pitted green olives ¾ cup*– 1 tsp dried parsley– 1 tsp dried oregano– Sea salt to taste– ¼ tsp black pepper– 3 Tbsp avocado oil
Mix chicken marinade ingredients in a small bowl or cup. Add marinade to raw chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag.
Step 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Seal the bag and mix the chicken pieces with marinade. Leave to marinate for 15+ minutes. Bake at 425°F.
Step 2
Cut zucchini, red onion and feta cheese and combine them in a large bowl with cherry tomatoes, olives, avocado oil, dried parsley, oregano salt and pepper. Mix to coat with oil and seasoning.
Step 3
Place marinated chicken thighs on a large baking sheet without vegetables. After 15–18 minutes of baking chicken until golden brown and crispy, remove sheet pan from oven.
Step 4
Spread the remaining ingredients—sliced onion, chopped zucchini, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese—in a single layer on the sheet pan. A little overlap is fine.
Step 5
Keep baking for 10–15 minutes to cook chicken. A 165-degree chicken is done.
Step 6
To check the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the largest thigh and wait until the numbers stop moving.
Step 7
Enjoy Mediterranean chicken and veggies! Enjoy extra side dishes like crusty bread, salad, and steamed rice!