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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Enjoy a delicious and healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal made on a single sheet pan. Tender chicken and roasted vegetables are seasoned with herbs, lemon, and garlic for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing & Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Seasoning & Roasting
  1. Drizzle vegetables and olives with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; toss well.
  2. Add chicken pieces, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch more salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
  3. Spread chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly browned, stirring halfway through.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven and garnish with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-garlic-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before roasting. Serve with a side of quinoa or couscous for a complete meal.