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A colorful sheet pan meal featuring roasted chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.

Chicken Thigh Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe offers a flavorful and convenient meal prep solution using chicken thighs and a variety of colorful vegetables. It's designed for busy individuals and families seeking delicious, nutritious options that simplify weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 454
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ large red onion thinly sliced into wedges
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Heavy Duty Sheet Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Pour ⅔ of the marinade over the chicken and use your hands to toss, ensuring each thigh is well coated. Let the chicken marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. While the chicken marinates, spread the sliced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, and cherry tomatoes onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the baking sheet among the vegetables. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the pitted kalamata olives and feta cheese to the sheet pan. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Sprinkle the cooked chicken and vegetables with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 767mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 810IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Oven temperatures can vary, so adjust cooking time as needed. If the chicken isn't browning sufficiently, move the oven rack higher or use the broiler for the last minute or two. If it's browning too quickly, lower the rack or reduce the oven temperature. The liquid released during cooking is normal; you can swap high-water-content vegetables like zucchini and tomatoes for options like artichoke hearts or cabbage if you prefer less liquid. Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs but require less cooking time (about 20-25 minutes); add them to the pan during the last 25 minutes of cooking after roasting the vegetables first.

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