Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Veggies

Whenever you want a simple dinner with minimal cleanup, this Sheet Pan Greek Hen and Veggie Bake has you coated. All the things cooks collectively on one pan, so you possibly can toss it within the oven and calm down. With daring Mediterranean flavors from the fast and straightforward Greek dressing, kalamata olives, and a sprinkle of feta, this dish is loaded with taste in each chew.

Serve it with a facet of heat pita bread or steamed rice.

This recipe for Greek Hen is amazingly scrumptious. The Greek-inspired sauce will make you wish to lick the pan. The roasted veggies blended in with olives and pepperoncini are completely to die for. It’s all topped off with some crumbled feta cheese for a simple, one-pan dinner that’s positive to change into a household favourite. And it’s wholesome too!

Ingredient Notes

• Hen: You’ll be able to swap these for boneless rooster thighs, simply add an additional 5-10 minutes of cooking time.
• Crimson Onion: Crimson onion provides a pleasant pop of colour and a barely sweeter taste, however white onion may additionally work.
• Zucchini: Be certain to slice the zucchini evenly so it cooks on the similar price as the opposite veggies. Yellow squash can be utilized in its place.
• Cherry tomatoes: Grape tomatoes work simply as properly if that’s what you will have, however keep on with entire tomatoes.
• Kalamata Olives: For those who’re not a fan of kalamata olives, you possibly can substitute with inexperienced olives or depart them out altogether.
• Pepperoncini: These tangy, mildly spicy peppers might be present in jars within the pickle part of the grocery retailer.
• Feta cheese: End the entire thing off with a sprinkling of feta for a tacky end that additionally provides taste.
• Olive Oil: Use additional virgin olive oil for the most effective taste, however common olive oil will work too.
• White Wine Vinegar: Crimson wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be utilized in its place in the identical quantity.
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed has the most effective taste, however bottled will work if needed.
• Garlic: Contemporary garlic is finest right here, however you possibly can substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder if wanted.

Saline-Injected vs Pure Hen

When searching for rooster, you would possibly come throughout labels like “saline-injected” or “enhanced.” This implies the rooster has been injected with a saltwater resolution to assist hold it moist and enhance its look within the retailer. Whereas this may make the rooster juicier, it might probably additionally impression how your greens prepare dinner.

Saline-injected rooster tends to launch extra liquid because it roasts, which may trigger the veggies to change into soggy for the reason that additional moisture prevents them from getting that excellent crisp. For those who’re utilizing saline-injected rooster, you would possibly wish to roast your greens on a separate sheet pan to maintain them crispy.

Pure, unenhanced rooster releases much less liquid throughout cooking, permitting your veggies to roast superbly proper alongside it. For the most effective outcomes, test the label for pure rooster—you’ll get crispier veggies and keep away from paying additional for added water weight!

Baking Sheet

For the most effective outcomes, use a sturdy, rimmed sheet pan that’s a minimum of 13×18 inches. This offers your rooster and greens loads of room to roast evenly with out steaming. Utilizing a smaller pan, like a 9×13, can overcrowd the components and depart you with soggy veggies. In case your pan is smaller, it’s finest to divide all the pieces between two pans to make sure all the pieces roasts correctly.

Watch the video beneath the place I stroll you thru each step of the recipe.