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Mediterranean Chicken Bake

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  • Author: Margaret Holloway
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dishes

Description

Tender chicken skin crisps to golden perfection while peppers soften and tomatoes burst, releasing a tangy-sweet juice. Briny olives and creamy feta finish this aromatic bake with a bright Mediterranean flair.


Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 ounces pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil dried oregano dried thyme paprika garlic powder salt and black pepper.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Arrange red and yellow bell peppers red onion cherry tomatoes and olives around the chicken.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

  • Bone-in chicken thighs provide extra flavor and moisture
  • You can substitute zucchini or eggplant for additional vegetables
  • Fresh herbs can be used in place of dried for a brighter taste
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days