Description
A vibrant Mediterranean roasted chicken dish with tender herb-seasoned chicken, caramelized vegetables, and tangy feta cheese finished with fresh lemon and parsley.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking dish or sheet pan.
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and onion.
- Add olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Spread vegetables in a single layer on the baking dish.
- Place chicken thighs on top, skin side up.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked and skin is golden.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the dish and return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper roasting.
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Fresh herbs can be used for stronger aroma.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
