Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken (Printer View)

Juicy chicken with tender zucchini and golden herb potatoes roasted together for a vibrant Mediterranean meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Vegetables

10 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
11 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Lemon-Herb Potatoes

16 - 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
21 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
22 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

24 - Fresh parsley, chopped
25 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while preparing vegetables.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Spread the potatoes evenly on one side of the sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
05 - In a bowl, toss zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Remove the sheet pan from the oven after 15 minutes. Add marinated chicken thighs and prepared vegetables to the pan, arranging everything in a single layer.
07 - Return the pan to the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are golden and tender.
08 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for enhanced color, if desired.
09 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One sheet pan means minimal cleanup and actual time to enjoy your meal instead of washing dishes for an hour.
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy while everything else caramelizes beautifully, creating those crispy edges that make you reach for seconds.
  • Fresh lemon and herbs make it taste restaurant-quality without any fussy techniques or ingredients you can't pronounce.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial 15-minute potato head start—they need that extra time to develop golden, crispy edges or you'll end up with steamed potatoes instead of roasted ones.
  • Chicken thighs really are more forgiving than breasts on a sheet pan, so embrace them; they cook through in the time it takes everything else to caramelize instead of drying out while you wait for vegetables.
  • If your pan feels crowded, use two sheet pans rather than piling everything—overcrowding traps steam and ruins those beautiful crispy edges everyone comes back for.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken thighs dry before coating them in oil and seasonings—moisture is the enemy of browning, and you want that golden, caramelized exterior.
  • Don't arrange everything too tightly on the pan; air needs to circulate or you'll steam vegetables instead of roasting them to crispy perfection.
  • Save those beautiful pan drippings by deglazing with a splash of white wine or lemon juice after everything comes out of the oven—drizzle it over individual plates for a finishing touch that feels fancy.
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