Description
Discover how to make a delicious Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Zucchini dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for a simple and tasty weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium zucchini (about 450 g) sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 pint (475 ml) cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) black olives pitted and halved
- 4 oz (115 g) dairy-free cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat. Use paper towels to dry the chicken thighs, which will help them brown nicely in the oven. Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, then set them aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini slices, cherry tomato halves, thinly sliced red onion, minced garlic, and halved black olives. Pour olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Add dried oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, and some more salt and pepper. Stir until the vegetables are well coated.
- Take a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread half of the vegetable mixture on the bottom. Lay the seasoned chicken thighs on top. Scatter the remaining vegetables around and over the chicken.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake without covering it for 25 minutes. Take it out and sprinkle crumbled dairy-free cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Return it to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the cheese starts to turn golden.
- Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve while warm.
Notes
- Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly before seasoning for a nicely browned finish in the oven.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumbled dairy-free cheese over the chicken and vegetables for a tasty final touch.
- Enhance the dish by garnishing with fresh basil leaves before serving.
