Description
A flavorful and easy Mediterranean Chicken Bake featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts surrounded by juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs. This oven-baked dish bursts with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
Vegetables & Olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) to ensure a hot environment for baking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a suitable baking dish, combine the chicken thighs or breasts with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat everything in the olive oil and seasoning.
- Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the tomatoes have softened and released their juices.
Notes
- Add crumbled feta cheese on top before serving for extra richness and a creamy texture.
- Use skin-on chicken for more flavor or skinless for a leaner dish.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
- Can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
