Description
Discover how to make a delicious Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Zucchini dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Try it today!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 pint (473 ml) cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) black olives pitted and halved
- 4 oz (113 g) dairy-free feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat. Dab the chicken thighs with paper towels to ensure they brown well while baking. Generously coat both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, then set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, minced garlic, and halved black olives. Pour the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Add the dried oregano, thyme, and paprika, along with extra salt and pepper. Mix well until the vegetables are thoroughly covered.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the vegetable blend on the bottom. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top. Scatter the remaining vegetables evenly over and around the chicken.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake it uncovered for 25 minutes. Take it out and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly across the top. Put the dish back in the oven and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the feta starts to turn golden.
- Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, add fresh basil leaves as a garnish before serving warm.
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs in olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices for 30 minutes before baking for a more intense flavor.
- Enhance dish with additional vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or artichoke hearts for extra texture and flavor.
- For a creamier texture, combine crumbled feta cheese with dairy-free yogurt or cream before sprinkling over the dish.
