Sheet Pan Greek Chicken: Easy Mediterranean Dinner Magic
This one-pan Mediterranean masterpiece delivers bold Greek flavors, tender chicken, and caramelized vegetables with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it combines vibrant bell peppers, tangy feta, kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs in under an hour.
- Total Time50 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Chicken
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 red onion (cut into eighths)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup artichoke hearts
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half, or 4 chicken thighs)
Marinade
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Finishing Touches
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 0.66 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (chopped (omit for Paleo/Whole30))
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures perfectly cooked chicken with caramelized vegetables.
- Arrange Vegetables: On a large baking sheet, add chopped bell peppers, red onion slices, artichoke hearts, lemon wedges, and cherry tomatoes. Spread them out evenly.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together crushed garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and dried oregano until well combined.
- Season and Add Chicken: Pour one-third of the marinade over the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place chicken pieces on top and brush with more marinade. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Add Final Ingredients: After 25 minutes, remove from oven. Add feta cheese, chopped basil, and kalamata olives. Drizzle with remaining marinade and return to oven for 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with extra fresh basil and serve immediately. Enjoy the Mediterranean flavors!
Notes
For best results, cut vegetables into uniform 2-inch pieces to ensure even cooking. The dish can be made Paleo or Whole30 compliant by omitting the feta cheese. Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
