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Greek Chicken Bake

Greek Chicken Bake
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Greek Chicken Bake is a simple, flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated with lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme, roasted alongside vibrant Mediterranean vegetables and finished with tangy crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family gatherings, this recipe brings fresh, wholesome flavors that everyone will enjoy with minimal effort and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Topping

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken and Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat well. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: While the chicken is marinating, slice the bell peppers and red onion into strips and halve the cherry tomatoes to prepare them for roasting.
  3. Assemble the Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large baking dish, arrange the marinated chicken thighs and surround them evenly with the chopped vegetables. Drizzle a little more olive oil over everything to help with roasting.
  4. Roast to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  5. Add Feta and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and immediately sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Allow it to sit for a couple of minutes so the warmth softens the feta slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
  • Marinate the chicken even for a short time to enhance tenderness and depth of flavor.
  • Allow chicken to come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to promote even roasting.
  • Let the bake rest a few minutes after cooking for juicier chicken.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill at the end for a vibrant aroma.

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Keywords: Greek chicken bake, Mediterranean chicken, baked chicken thighs, one-pan chicken recipe, family dinner, gluten free chicken bake

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