Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
This Greek sheet pan chicken is an easy, all-in-one dinner recipe with juicy chicken thighs nestled around vibrant, Mediterranean vegetables.
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Active time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6, 6 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Equipment
- 3 required
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Ingredients
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Garlic
4 garlic cloves (minced)
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Zucchini
1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced)
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Yellow Bell Pepper
1 yellow bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
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Red Onion
½ large red onion (thinly sliced into wedges)
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Cherry Tomatoes
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
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Acceptable alternatives: Grape Tomatoes
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Parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
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Additional ingredient notes
GREEK SHEET PAN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
What really makes this dish is the bright and bold Greek chicken marinade.
It adds a ton of flavor to an otherwise simple sheet pan chicken dinner. Chicken Thighs: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the best for super juicy and tender meat. Greek Chicken Marinade: A bright and zesty blend of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Vegetables: I’m using a combination of zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes. But I’ll provide more options below! Olives, Feta Cheese, and Parsley: It’s not a Greek recipe without olives and creamy feta! And the fresh parsley is always a nice fresh herbal pop. Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
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Method Overview
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HOW TO MAKE THIS SHEET PAN CHICKEN DINNER
Once you’ve got all your veggies chopped up, the rest comes easy!
First, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), then get your thighs prepped for marinating. Marinate the chicken.
LISA’S TIPS
Always remember that every oven cooks slightly differently.
If your chicken thighs aren’t getting golden enough on top, you can raise the rack high in the oven or turn on the top broiler for the last minute or two. Alternatively, if the tops are cooking too quickly, you can lower the rack in the oven or reduce the temperature slightly.
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Prep
ActivePrep
15 min
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Cook
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45 min
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Total
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1 hr
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Step 1
Make the marinade. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
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TemperatureInfoTemperature425°F
Target: 425 degree-fahrenheit
Expected state: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lemon ( juiced (about 3 tablespoons))
- ½ cup olive oil
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Step 2
Marinate the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and pour ⅔ of the marinade on top, then use your hands to toss the chicken in the marinade and make sure it's well coated. Marinate the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes.
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TimingInfoTimingfor 10 to 15 minutes
Target: 10-15 minute
Expected state: Marinate the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes.
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- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
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Step 3
Prep the vegetables. While the chicken is marinating, spread the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes onto the baking sheet and drizzle the remaining marinade on top. Toss together to coat the vegetables.
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- 1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced)
- ½ large red onion (thinly sliced into wedges)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
Step 4
Bake. Add the chicken thighs the baking sheet, nestling them around the veggies, and bake for 30 minutes.
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TimingInfoTimingfor 30 minutes
Target: 30 minute
Expected state: Add the chicken thighs the baking sheet, nestling them around the veggies, and bake for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Add the final touches. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the olives and feta and then place it back in the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
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until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
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TemperatureInfoTemperature165°F
Target: 165 degree-fahrenheit
Expected state: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the olives and feta and then place it back in the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
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Expected state: until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
TimingInfoTiminganother 10 to 15 minutes
Target: 10-15 minute
Expected state: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the olives and feta and then place it back in the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
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- ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
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Step 6
Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
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STORAGE TIPS
For the fridge: Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
For freezing: Place leftovers in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. For reheating: Just add a portion to a plate and microwave it for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken and vegetables are warm. You can also air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 8 minutes to get that extra crispy skin again.
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS GREEK SHEET PAN CHICKEN
When I first introduced this recipe on my website and YouTube channel years ago, it became an instant community favorite (and a personal favorite, too).
From the Greek lemon chicken and roasted vegetables to the pops of briny olives and creamy feta cheese, this dish embodies everything I love about Mediterranean food in one simple dinner recipe. A true Downshiftology classic!
What other vegetables can be substituted?
This sheet pan is a great way to include in-season vegetables.
Potatoes, artichokes, cauliflower, or even eggplant would be great options.
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6, 6 servings
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