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Golden Greek Lemon Chicken with Roasted Vegetables, Kalamata Olives & Feta


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A vibrant, one-pan Mediterranean dish featuring tender lemon-herb chicken thighs roasted alongside colorful vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large baking dish. Pour half of the lemon-herb marinade over the chicken, rubbing it under the skin and all over. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Arrange red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the vegetables and toss lightly.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  5. Remove from oven and scatter Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the dish. Return to oven for 5 minutes to warm the olives and slightly soften the feta.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot directly from the baking dish.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.