Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Healthy Flavorful And Easy – Mediterranean Diet Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Ingredient	Amount
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs	6 (about 2 lbs)
Medium zucchini, sliced ½-inch thick	3
Cherry tomatoes	2 cups
Red onion, cut into wedges	1 large
Kalamata olives, pitted	½ cup
Garlic cloves, smashed	4
Extra virgin olive oil	¼ cup
Fresh lemon juice	2 tablespoons
Dried oregano	1 tablespoon
Paprika	1 teaspoon
Salt and black pepper	To taste
Fresh basil leaves	For garnish
Lemon wedges	For serving

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INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
2. Line large sheet pan (18×13 inch) with parchment paper

Season:

1. In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper
2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
3. Add chicken and all vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, onion, olives, garlic) to bowl
4. Toss everything until well coated with marinade

Arrange on Pan:

1. Place chicken thighs skin-side up in center of pan
2. Arrange vegetables around chicken in single layer
3. Make sure vegetables aren’t overcrowded
4. Pour any remaining marinade over top

Roast:

1. Roast 30-35 minutes
2. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F
3. Skin should be golden and crispy
4. Vegetables should be caramelized and tender
5. For extra crispy skin, broil last 2 minutes (watch carefully)

Serve:

1. Transfer to serving platter
2. Garnish with fresh basil leaves
3. Serve with lemon wedges
4. Spoon pan juices over chicken and vegetables

Pairing Ideas: Serve with rice, quinoa, or our Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta. Find more sheet pan recipes at Delish.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes to maintain crispiness.

Nutritional Information: 385 calories | 28g protein | 12g carbs | 26g fat