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Homemade One Pan Mediterranean Chicken with crispy golden thighs simmered in tomatoes, olives, herbs, and pan juices in a rustic skillet.

One Pan Mediterranean Chicken

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A vibrant, One Pan Mediterranean Chicken dinner made with roasted vegetables, lemon, herbs, olives, and feta. Easy prep, minimal cleanup, and full of bold Mediterranean flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek-inspired, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken thighs or breasts - Thighs give richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Mediterranean Vegetables
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes - Halved
  • 2 medium Zucchini - Sliced
  • 1 Red bell pepper - Chopped
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper - Chopped
  • 1 Red onion - Sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives - Pitted
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Minced
Mediterranean Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 Lemon (zest)
  • 1 Lemon (juice) - Fresh
Finishing Touches
  • ½ cup Feta cheese - Crumbled
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • Lemon wedges - For serving
  • Olive oil - Drizzle

Equipment

  • 1 Large sheet pan (Needed for even roasting)
  • 1 Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat (For easy cleanup)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For tossing vegetables)
  • 1 Sharp knife (Vegetable prep)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (Ensure 165°F internal temperature)
  • 1 Tongs (Handling chicken)

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry. Mix oregano, basil, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Coat chicken with olive oil and seasoning.
  2. Toss tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, onion, olives, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan in an even layer.
  3. Arrange seasoned chicken on the sheet pan, drizzle with lemon juice, and roast at 425°F for 35–40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  4. Sprinkle feta over the hot pan, rest 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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