Greek chicken sheet pan meal with garlic sauce

Greek chicken sheet pan meal with garlic sauce

Sheet pan meals are so quick and easy: one pan, no fuss, no mess. This one combines juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and the classic Greek flavors of feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and oregano. Serve it with a generous dollop of garlic sauce and it's sure to become a family weeknight favorite dinner.
October 14 2020 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Meal

Greek chicken sheet pan meal with garlic sauce

Sheet pan meals are so quick and easy: one pan, no fuss, no mess. This one combines juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and the classic Greek flavors of feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and oregano. Serve it with a generous dollop of garlic sauce and it's sure to become a family weeknight favorite dinner.
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

Chicken and marinade
  • 5 tbsp 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1 lemon, zest and juicelemons, zest and juice
  • 3 3 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1¾ lbs 800 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 (4 oz.) 1 (110 g) yellow onion, cut in wedgesyellow onions, cut in wedges
  • 1 (5 oz.) 1 (140 g) green bell pepper, slicedgreen bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 (8 oz.) 2 (230 g) tomato, slicedtomatoes, sliced
  • 5 oz. (1 cup) 140 g (220 ml) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 oz. (2⁄3 cup) 85 g (150 ml) olives
Garlic sauce
  • ½ cup (3 oz.) 120 ml (90 g) Greek yogurt (4% fat)
  • ½ cup 120 ml mayonnaise
  • 2 2 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper
Serving
  • fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1 1 lemon, in wedgeslemons, in wedges (optional)
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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

Chicken and marinade

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, or a large plastic bag, combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, and oregano. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  2. Cover or seal, and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.

    3. Vegetables

  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  4. Place the onion wedges and bell pepper slices on the sheet pan. Add the chicken and completely coat the vegetables with the marinade. Bake on the middle rack, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove sheet pan from the oven. Evenly scatter the tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives around the chicken. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.

    6. Garlic sauce

  6. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    7. Serving

  7. Serve the chicken and vegetables with the garlic sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh thyme and lemon wedges.

Tip

This dish is perfect for meal prepping. Make a big batch and save it for lunch or put the leftovers in the freezer. The sauce doesn't freeze well so make a new batch or just serve it with mayo mixed with some garlic powder for an even easier sauce.

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8 comments

  1. 1
    Diane
    February 16 2021
    Made this tonight and it was FABULOUS! Omitted green peppers (not a fan) & separately broiled some zucchini rounds. Feta didn't brown so put it under the broiler for a min or so. Had my doubts on the garlic sauce, but I've got to say, it really brought the meal together and added so much extra satisfying flavor. Will definitely make it again & looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Love these simple, tasty recipes.
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    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    February 16 2021

    Made this tonight and it was FABULOUS! Omitted green peppers (not a fan) & separately broiled some zucchini rounds. Feta didn't brown so put it under the broiler for a min or so. Had my doubts on the garlic sauce, but I've got to say, it really brought the meal together and added so much extra satisfying flavor. Will definitely make it again & looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Love these simple, tasty recipes.

    Thanks for sharing this awesome review! I'm also a big fan of popping things under the broiler for a bit of extra color.

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    Denise
    February 9 2022
    I made this recipe and it was delicious. I omitted the garlic and roasted fresh garlic along with chicken and vegetables. This is a keeper!
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    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    February 9 2022

    I made this recipe and it was delicious. I omitted the garlic and roasted fresh garlic along with chicken and vegetables. This is a keeper!

    Sounds great! So glad you love it!

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    Ann
    April 13 2022
    I've just made this dish and it is already a favourite!! It is delicious and authentically Greek tasting. I sprinkled the tomatoes with dill and baked them for an extra 10 minutes, before adding the fetta and olives for another 10 mins. I did make a proper Tzatsiki, omitted the mayo and added a tiny bit of cucumber to the Greek Yogurt. This is tasty, quick and very filling! Great for weeknights!
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    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    April 13 2022

    I've just made this dish and it is already a favourite!! It is delicious and authentically Greek tasting. I sprinkled the tomatoes with dill and baked them for an extra 10 minutes, before adding the fetta and olives for another 10 mins. I did make a proper Tzatsiki, omitted the mayo and added a tiny bit of cucumber to the Greek Yogurt. This is tasty, quick and very filling! Great for weeknights!

    Thank you for sharing your tips. So glad you enjoyed this dish!

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    Anne
    February 6 2023
    Great tasty dish! There was a lot of oil/fat in the sheet before adding tomatoes, so siphoned some of it out so feta wouldn’t be floating. I subbed red peppers for green and served over a bed of spinach. Used Skyr in the dressing and a lot of garlic - so good! Thanks!
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    Barbara
    March 27 2023
    This is the most flavourable meal I have had in a long time. I made it exactly as written, except for using grape tomatoes in place of full-sized, which is hardly any change at all. So delicious! Thank you!

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