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SHEET PAN CHICKEN recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Thomas Baker

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Vibrant Easy Weeknight Dinner

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken is a flavorful and effortless recipe perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. This family dinner combines juicy roasted chicken thighs with fresh Mediterranean vegetables, creamy feta, and tangy olives, all cooked together on one pan for minimal cleanup. Enjoy a vibrant, healthy meal that's as simple to make as it is delicious.
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
  • 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. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, dried dill, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk well to create the marinade.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour in three quarters of the marinade, tossing to cover evenly.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, no longer than 2 hours.
  4. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  5. In another bowl, add the red onion wedges, bell pepper pieces, and zucchini rounds then toss with the remaining marinade until all vegetables are coated.
  6. Spread the marinated vegetables out on a baking sheet in an even layer.
  7. Remove the chicken from the marinade and tuck each piece among the vegetables on the sheet.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, then take out the sheet and scatter the kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese over the top.
  9. Return the sheet to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken registers 165°F internally.
  10. Take the pan out of the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley and dill over everything.
  11. Serve the sheet pan chicken with lemon wedges and optional sides like rice, quinoa, or potatoes.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the food back in a preheated oven until warm throughout.