I’m in love with this Oven Baked Greek Chicken! This recipe is super easy to put together and is healthy to boot. Greek style chicken thighs are paired with mushroom, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomato. Serve over couscous or rice!
“Excuse me,” said the woman in line behind me, as we finished our transaction at Target, “did you know that you have – –
(and then the longest moment passed where I’m stressing, thinking she’s going to say that I have toilet paper on my shoe, or that I’ve forgotten to button up after nursing the baby, or that one of my four kids has dumped a bottle of shampoo on the ground)
– – but then she finished, “Did you know that you have perfect children?”
I laughed SO hard. Not like a chuckle. Like a full on belly laugh. I laughed so hard I couldn’t even think of what to say. People were looking. She was probably wondering how these kids are so perfect when they have a lunatic for a mother.
(Also, my kids had literally just finished playing a rambunctious game of tag in the women’s clothing section, so clearly she saw them during a quiet moment. Totally nice of her to say that though, right? I eventually calmed down enough to ask her if she had her own kids, and she said, “Oh yes, and grandkids, so I’m an authority!”)
Well, in other news, the baby is 5 weeks old now and everything is totally back to normal! Just kidding.
This picture makes everything look cool calm and collected, right?? Ha. As if. We’re surviving though! Photo is by Ashlee Gadd Photography, highly recommended if you are in Sacramento!
Before the baby came I had time to photograph this super easy weeknight meal. It was so good that we made it again for dinner the next week. We don’t repeat meals that often around here, so that is saying something!
How to make this easy Baked Greek Chicken
First start off by searing your chicken thighs. You can do boneless or not boneless, skin on or off, it’s totally up to you. You can also use chicken breast if you prefer, as long as they are not too big. Get a nice brown sear over medium high heat, and then remove the chicken to a plate.
Next chop up your veggies. You’re going to saute green bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, and sliced garlic in the same pan that you seared the chicken in.
Once you’ve softened up the peppers and mushrooms, add the chicken back on top along with some sliced cherry tomatoes. Toss it in the oven until the chicken is done, and dinner is ready to go! Top with kalamata olives and crumbled feta.
The best part about this recipe? It’s done in about 30 minutes, or 45 if you’re slow or have wild children in the background like me.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to drizzle the whole dish with a bit of olive oil and red wine vinegar after it comes out of the oven. I love the zing it adds! An effortless flavor punch. It’s the same secret ingredient that makes these Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts so amazing.
What to serve with Greek Chicken
This baked Greek chicken is excellent served over Israeli couscous, as shown in the photos. You can find it on the same aisle in the store as the rice and beans. It’s basically pasta in the shape of tiny balls, a little smaller than a pea. It’s really delicious and lends a toasty flavor. It pairs especially well with Mediterranean inspired cuisine! Bonus: it has a super quick cook time. If you start making it when you put the chicken in the oven, they will be done at about the same time.
You could also serve Greek Chicken over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, etc. It would be really great served over cauliflower rice too, for a low carb option.
As for side dishes, we love to pair this with a big green salad (like this Apple Gorgonzola Salad) and some toasted pita bread. Or whatever type of crusty bread you have on hand. If you are making this for company and want an appetizer, make this Tzatziki Sauce with Toasted Za’atar Pita! Heaven!
More Mediterranean flavors you are going to love!
- Greek Salad with Feta Cheese << I could eat this every day.
- Tzatziki Sauce with Toasted Za’atar Pita << This is such a fun and unexpected appetizer.
- Gyro Style Shredded Beef (Instant Pot/Crock Pot) << An easy way to have gyros at home!
- Greek Lentil Tacos with Cucumber Pico de Gallo << a delicious vegetarian meal
- Chicken Shawarma << a reader favorite!
- Greek Spinach Feta Chicken Pockets << basically a Greek style hot pocket. What’s not to love??
- Moussaka << An insanely complex Greek layered casserole. Worth every second.
- Greek Chicken Bowls from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Layered Greek Dip from Garnish With Lemon
- Greek Pasta Salad from Wine and Glue
- One Pan Chicken and Veggies from Feeding Your Fam
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Oven Baked Greek Chicken with Veggies
Ingredients
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- hot Israeli couscous, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat a large 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper over both sides of the chicken.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan and swirl. When it is shimmery, add the chicken to the pan with plenty of space in between each thigh. Sear the chicken for about 2 minutes, and when it is nice and brown, flip each thigh and sear for another minute or two until brown. You are not cooking the chicken, just searing the outside. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add more oil to the pan if necessary. Keep the heat at medium high. (If your veggies aren't prepped yet, turn the pan off.) When it is hot, add the red onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic.
- Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons oregano, and black pepper to taste. Saute for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in 2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes. Place the seared chicken on top of the vegetables, and add any juices to the pan. Sprinkle with another 1 and 1/2 teaspoons oregano.
- Transfer to the oven and cook at 425 for about 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken registers 160 degrees.
- (This is a good time to make the Israeli couscous if you're making it.)
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Kalamata olives and 1/2 cup feta cheese. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
- Serve over couscous, rice, potatoes, or cauliflower rice!
Quick, easy, and delicious!
Love this! Made it a few months ago when cooking for 14 – doubled and cooked on sheet pans. Everyone loved it – making it again tonight for same group😊
Ooh love the idea of doing this on a sheet pan for a big group Sandy! That’s a great solution! I’m so doing this sometime, it would be a great meal for entertaining!
Don’t hesitate to make this for yourselves or company….it’s a fantastic flavorful dish. We both just loved the blend of flavors and it’s a must to serve over Israeli couscous…perfect!!
Easy to make ahead and bake just before company arrives. I used deboned Chicken breasts which is better for company presentation we think. Just don’t over cook….think it was 14-15 min.
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Can’t wait for the leftovers tomorrow!
Thank you, Karen for another delicious dish.
P.S. Congrats on your new baby👼. I’m great aunt to twin boys just a week old🥰
It is always a hit with family & friends, keep getting request to make it quite often.
Thanks for the easy to follow recipe
so happy you enjoyed it Melita! Glad it’s a hit with everyone. Thank you for commenting!
This recipe was delicious. My family absolutely loves this one … it’s terrific. Smells fabulous and tastes even better.
So many great recipes.. this is my go-to page always!!
This dish was so flavorful, and easy to prepare. The Family loved it!
So happy to hear that Mary! It really is so easy, which is nice for busy days. Thanks so much for commenting!
Honey this was delicious! We try to incorporate easy Mediterranean type meals and this is so easy to do! We don’t eat green peppers so I substituted roasted red peppers and it was just perfect and so much leftover! I added more chicken for the amount of vegetables and we’re set for the week now!! Thanks for sharing!
Love the roasted red pepper addition Paula! That’s such a great idea! I’m so glad the recipe is working out for you, thanks a ton for reviewing!
This was truly delicious, my family loved it and we have picky toddlers. I omitted feta and olives due to allergies. I served with homemade mashed potato.
Picky toddlers! Now that’s a true sign of success! So glad it was a hit!
Just made this dish. Wow, well worth the work. It really is good. Different tastes from all the ingredients. Will make for guests next time.
That’s awesome Rick! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for commenting!
I made is chicken dish a few nights ago and it was very good and easy. I will be making it a regular at my house.
Awwww…love that photo. Edison is gorgeous, Karen!!! I can see a lot of you in him ;)
And this chicken looks really yum!
This looks amazing Karen! So delicious and easy. We have literally been eating leftovers every single day since we got back from California. We made so much food when Reesy was home for Christmas that I froze all the leftovers before heading your way and then been getting one package out of the freezer every couple of days for Chip and I for dinner. So nice when I’m busy, but I’m ready for something NEW! And this looks like it!!
You are so smart! Seriously since making all your freezer meals I have no idea why I don’t give myself this gift more often, haha! Let me know how you like the Greek Chicken!
Don’t spoil this recipe with (This is a good time to make the Israeli couscous if you’re making it.)
Avoid it only use authentic Greek ingredients
This looks DELICIOUS! I’ll be making it soon!
LOL about your reaction to the woman in Target. Edison is SO CUTE……and TINY! What a blessing your kids are!
Collette
Thanks Collette! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! And I agree, they are a blessing indeed!