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Sheet Pan Chicken recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Thomas Baker

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Comforting Easy Weeknight Meal

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken is a flavorful and effortless sheet pan dinner perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. Featuring juicy roasted chicken thighs surrounded by Mediterranean vegetables, creamy feta, and salty olives, this family dinner option delivers satisfying tastes with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 624

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/2 of a large red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into rounds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Fresh dill for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
  • For marinade:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, dried dill, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour in three-quarters of the marinade, tossing to fully coat the chicken.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes but not longer than 2 hours.
  4. Set your oven to preheat at 425°F (220°C).
  5. In another bowl, combine the red onion wedges, chopped red bell pepper, and zucchini rounds with the leftover marinade and mix well until the veggies are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the marinated vegetables evenly on a baking sheet.
  7. Nestle the marinated chicken thighs among the vegetables on the sheet.
  8. Bake the chicken and veggies for 20 minutes.
  9. Take the baking sheet out; scatter kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over everything.
  10. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature hits 165°F.
  11. Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and dill.
  12. Serve this hearty sheet pan meal with sides like rice, quinoa, or potatoes, or enjoy it on its own with lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, warm it through in a preheated oven for the best flavor and texture.