Sheet-Pan Greek Chicken Thighs aren’t just about the chicken. Sure, the chicken is the star, a shining beacon of flavor invoking the beautiful sunshine of the Mediterranean in each zesty bite. But it also comes with juicy, bright vegetables, tangy olives, and sharp feta, adding even more to that classic Greek flavor. So, in reality, Sheet-Pan Greek Chicken Thighs are a complete meal in one sheet pan, so you can enjoy it to the fullest and never have to deal with the clean-up. That’s the pinnacle of relaxation.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, the lemon juice, the garlic, the oregano, the thyme, the Dijon mustard, the salt, and the black pepper.
Step 3 –Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and pour 2/3 of the marinade on top, and then use your clean hand to toss the chicken, making sure they are fully coated.
Step 4 –Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Step 5 –While the chicken marinates, spread the zucchini, the bell pepper, the red onion, and the tomatoes onto the baking sheet, drizzling the remaining marinade on top and tossing to make sure everything is coated.
Step 6 –Add the chicken thighs to the baking sheet, nestling them in between the veggies.
Step 7 –Bake the chicken mixture for 30 minutes.
Step 8 –Add the olives and the feta to the baking sheet and bake until all the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked internally to 165 degrees F, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the parsley on top of the chicken and the veggies and serve.
