Greek sheet pan chicken dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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½ cup olive oil
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1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
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1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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½ large red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
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½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
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¼ cup feta cheese
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and pour ⅔ of the marinade on top. Use your hands to toss the chicken in the marinade to ensure it is well coated. Marinate the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes.
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While the chicken is marinating, spread the zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining marinade on top of the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
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Add the marinated chicken thighs to the baking sheet, nestling them around the vegetables. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the kalamata olives and feta cheese, and return to the oven. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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Every oven cooks differently. If chicken thighs aren't golden enough, place the baking sheet higher in the oven or broil for 1–2 minutes. If the tops cook too quickly, lower the rack or reduce the temperature.
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Natural juices from chicken and vegetables are normal. Swap high-water-content vegetables like zucchini or tomatoes for others like artichoke hearts if desired.
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Chicken breasts can be substituted but require less cooking time (20–25 minutes). Cook vegetables first and add chicken breasts during the last 25 minutes of baking.