Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken (Print)
Roasted chicken and zucchini with olives, feta, lemon and herbs for a bright, easy Mediterranean weeknight.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Marinade & Seasonings
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
09 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
15 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil the surface.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Add chicken breasts to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
04 - Distribute zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables to coat.
05 - Nestle the marinated chicken breasts among the vegetables. Pour any leftover marinade evenly over the pan.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and vegetables are tender and golden.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Scatter Kalamata olives and crumbled feta over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
08 - Serve immediately, spooning pan juices over chicken and vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the bold Mediterranean flavors with hardly any dishes to wash—your future self will thank you.
- It’s the sort of meal that looks (and tastes) like you spent hours, but really comes together in less than an hour.
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- Piling everything too close together once made my veggies steam instead of roast—spread things out for those golden edges.
- Letting the chicken marinate even just 10–15 minutes makes a world of difference in how juicy and flavorful it comes out.
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- Letting the veggies cool a couple minutes before serving helps them hold their shape and releases more natural sweetness.
- Toss olives and feta on right after baking so they warm without drying out—this little step is magic.