Mediterranean Chicken Bake
Mediterranean chicken bake is a delightful combination of veggies and chicken with olives and savory Italian seasonings. Chicken Kalamata is a classic dump-and-go one-dish meal that’s hearty, healthy and filling.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 whole Chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 10-12 spears asparagus ends trimmed
- 10-12 pieces baby potatoes
- 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
- 1 small red bell peppers cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Clean and pat dry the chicken thighs with a kitchen towel and set it aside.
- Prepare the marinade by combining the ingredients in a medium bowl; lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, paprika, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour half of the marinade over the chicken thighs and allow them to marinade for at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to a 9X13 baking dish and spread the vegetables; asparagus, potatoes, red onions, and bell peppers over the chicken thighs.
- Pour the chicken broth and remaining marinade over the vegetables and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- After 20 minutes, add the cherry tomatoes and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Finally, broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes until the chicken skins turn crispy and golden.
- Once done, garnish the chicken bake with parsley and serve while it's still warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for an hour or more if you have time. You can skip the marinating, but the meat won’t be as flavorful.
- We use chicken thighs, but you can use your favorite chicken cut.
- Customize this by adding any of your favorite vegetables.
- Add another burst of flavor by finishing the dish with a sprinkling of feta cheese.
- Chicken should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Use a larger dish and easily double this recipe to feed a crowd.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 1149mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1537IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg