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Herby Greek Chicken Thighs & Roasted Veggies
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Ingredients
Serves: 2-3 people
For the Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup 0 fat greek yogurt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spices for the Vegetables:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ large red onion, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 sweet potato, cubed (optional)
½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Marinate your Chicken:
In a small bowl, add your chicken thighs and all of your marinade ingredients. Mix with your hands and make sure to get under the skin. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 mins or up to 4 hours.
3. Prepare the Vegetables:
On a large baking sheet, spread out the zucchini, bell pepper, sweet potato, red onion, and tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with the spices listed above. Coat with your hands.
4. Assemble and Bake:
Nestle the marinated chicken thighs among the vegetables on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
5. Add Final Touches:
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the olives and feta cheese over the chicken and vegetables.
Return the sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F)
6. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.
Serve hot, optionally with a side of quinoa and tzatziki (click for recipe).
If your weeknight dinner routine could use a little health, but a whole lot of flavor, heres your new meal hyper-fixation. We’re talking juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and a generous sprinkle of dried herbs—because Greek food doesn’t whisper, it sings. Nestled alongside a rainbow of roasted veggies (zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and blistered cherry tomatoes), this dish is bright, briny, and herby in all the best ways.
What’s even better? It all happens on a single sheet pan, meaning less mess and more time to hang with the people you’re enjoying this perfect meal with. Wine pairing optional—but highly recommended.
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