Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is a vibrant, healthy meal packed with lean protein and roasted vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers. The chicken is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before roasting, making it incredibly juicy and flavorful. Everything cooks together on one sheet pan, which means less time cooking and cleaning—perfect for a weeknight meal or simple meal prep for the week. Finish with fresh parsley or crumbled feta for extra Mediterranean flair.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: main dish, sheet pan dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 533

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 chicken thighs with skin
  • 1 small red onion sliced into petals
  • 8 mini bell peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 8 pitted kalamata olives

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Whisk olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, vinegar, tarragon, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
  3. Add chicken thighs, onion, baby bell peppers, and potatoes. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer vegetable-chicken mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Scatter lemon slices over the vegetables, making sure to leave the chicken uncovered so that the skin will brown.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and top with feta, parsley, and olives.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 23gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1113mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Bright, fresh, and flavorful, this Mediterranean-inspired chicken dinner brings together juicy chicken, roasted veggies, and herbs on a single pan.

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