A juicy, herby one-pan chicken dinner roasted with colorful Mediterranean veggies, olives, and lemon. Easy to prep, big on flavor, and perfect for busy nights.
2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless)
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice + zest of 1 lemon
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 red onion, sliced
1 zucchini or bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup Kalamata olives
Optional: lemon slices, feta, parsley
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Marinate chicken with oil, lemon, garlic, and spices for 15+ minutes.
Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes in an oven-safe skillet. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
Add tomatoes, onion, zucchini, and olives to the pan. Nestle chicken on top.
Roast for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and feta if using. Serve hot.
For boneless chicken, reduce bake time to 20–25 minutes. Serve with couscous, rice, or flatbread.