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Easy Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe with Olives and Feta for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy Mediterranean chicken sheet pan dinner featuring bone-in chicken thighs, olives, feta, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 to 2 lbs / 700-900g)
  • 3/4 cup Kalamata or mixed Mediterranean olives, pitted and halved (about 100g)
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (115g)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150g)
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: handful fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and half the dried oregano.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved olives, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, remaining oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet, spacing them out.
  5. Scatter the olive and vegetable mixture around and under the chicken pieces, avoiding overcrowding.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Halfway through (about 15 minutes in), use tongs to turn the chicken thighs skin-side up again if needed and stir the veggies slightly for even cooking.
  7. Check the chicken temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. If not, roast a few minutes longer.
  8. Five minutes before finishing, sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the chicken and veggies. Return to the oven to soften the feta without melting it completely.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is key for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even roasting. Add feta near the end of cooking to keep its creamy texture. If chicken skin browns too fast, tent loosely with foil. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by omitting or substituting feta.

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