Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
GRILL or BAKE - Greek Sheet Pan Chicken - juicy flavorful chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a bright, lemon-garlic sauce with fresh herbs. Finish with crumbled feta and a dollop of tzatziki.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 2 people
Calories:
Vegetables:
- 1/2 pound yukon potatoes quartered
- 1 half bell pepper any color - sliced to 1/2" strips
- 1 small zucchini half lengthwise and cut in large chunks
- 1/4 small red onion sliced thick
Chicken and Marinade:
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts can swap thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary OR 1 teaspoon dry rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Add after baking:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved - add after baking
- 2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese or more to taste
- tzatziki store bought or homemade
Note: this recipe serves 1-2 people. If you double it, use a large baking sheet.Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prep: Cut chicken into about 2″ chunks. Quarter potatoes, slice red onions and bell peppers into half inch strips, half zucchini lengthwise and dice into large chunks. Transfer chicken and vegetables to skillet or baking dish.To a jar with a lid or small bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, red wine vinegar and herbs. Shake or whisk to combine well. Pour olive oil blend over the chicken and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly then spread in an even layer. Bake 30-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes - watch closely so it doesn’t burn. Note: cook time will vary with ovens and the size of the chicken and vegetables.
Remove from the oven. Add halved tomatoes and crumbled feta. Optional: squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the top. Serve with tzatziki (dollop on top) and warm pita bread.
How to GRILL this recipe:
Preheat the grill to 400 to 425 degrees.
Prepare the chicken and vegetables as directed in the recipe. Add to a heavy duty baking sheet in a single layer.
Place the baking sheet onto the grill grates and close the lid. Cook 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.
How to air fry this recipe:
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Prepare the chicken and vegetables as directed in the instructions and transfer to the air fryer in a mostly single layer (NOTE: work in batches if you have a small air fryer).
Air fry 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temp of 165 degrees and vegetables are tender.