Description
Mediterranean Chicken Thighs deliver a succulent journey through Greece’s coastal flavors. Herb-infused chicken emerges from the oven with golden, crispy skin and tender meat that whispers Mediterranean traditions to eager palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional)
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to a precise 400F (200C), creating an ideal thermal landscape for culinary excellence.
- Marinade Fusion: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper into a harmonious blend. Massage this aromatic mixture thoroughly into chicken thighs, allowing deep flavor penetration for 10-15 minutes.
- Vegetable Foundation: Arrange cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and zucchini across the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season delicately, establishing a vibrant Mediterranean base that will complement the chicken’s robust flavors.
- Roasting Symphony: Position marinated chicken thighs atop the vegetable medley, ensuring even distribution. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165F, developing a golden, crisp exterior that promises textural delight.
- Final Flourish: Activate the broiler briefly for 2-3 minutes to enhance skin crispness. Garnish with crumbled feta and freshly chopped parsley, serving alongside bright lemon wedges to awaken the palate with a citrusy finale.
Notes
- Maximize Marinade Flavor: Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight in the refrigerator to deeply infuse Mediterranean spices and tenderize the meat.
- Prevent Dry Chicken: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to ensure juicy, succulent meat with natural fat that keeps the protein moist during high-heat baking.
- Vegetable Roasting Hack: Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace zucchini with low-carb vegetables like bell peppers or cauliflower florets for a keto-friendly version without compromising the dish’s Mediterranean essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg