Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken with Roasted Vegetables & Feta Recipe
A vibrant and easy sheet-pan recipe featuring juicy lemon-marinated chicken thighs roasted together with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes, finished with tangy crumbled feta and fresh parsley for a perfect, wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 500g (1 lb) chicken thighs or breasts, skin-on or skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 200g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For finishing:
- 50g (1.8 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting the chicken and vegetables simultaneously.
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces thoroughly in this marinade and let them sit for 10–15 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Prepare vegetables: Place the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
- Assemble sheet-pan: Spread the marinated vegetables evenly on a large baking sheet, then nestle the marinated chicken pieces among the vegetables to ensure even cooking.
- Roast: Bake the sheet-pan in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. For an extra golden finish, you can broil the dish for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Finish & serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley over the top. Serve warm for a delicious and wholesome meal.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) intensifies the flavor but 10–15 minutes works well for a quick meal.
- Use either chicken thighs or breasts based on preference; thighs remain juicier.
- Feel free to swap or add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms depending on seasonal availability.
- To keep this meal low sodium, adjust added salt or choose a low-sodium feta cheese.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats well in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately half recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Sheet pan chicken, lemon chicken, roasted vegetables, feta cheese, easy dinner, Mediterranean recipe, healthy chicken dinner