Mediterranean Chicken Dish
A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken dish with olives, tomatoes, and herbs, roasted to perfection for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Spread cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Nestle the marinated chicken thighs among the vegetables, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.