Name: Lemon Greek Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Olive oil (divided); 2 tbsp Greek seasoning blend (divided); 4 cups Zucchini and summer squash (sliced into 1/2" pieces); 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted); 1 Lemon (halved); 1/2 cup Low-fat feta cheese (crumbled); Kosher salt and black pepper (1-2 tsp each)

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I developed this recipe for lemon Greek marinated chicken because I needed a low effort, restaurant-quality dinner during those especially hectic times of year. It’s fantastic for mealtime or meal prep and is ready in less than 30 minutes. The perfect option when you’re super busy, but still want a healthy option that tastes amazing and is crafted with your nutrition goals in mind.

greek lemon chicken one pan meal in a white ceramic pan

Not only is this Greek Lemon Chicken recipe a mix of flavorful, juicy chicken and fresh, perfectly cooked veggies, but it’s also a fast and simple one-pan dinner you can make on the fly when life is hectic but you still want a meal that is full of flavor and meets your health goals.

This 30-minute, low-effort Greek chicken recipe is packed with protein and nutrient-dense veggies, and tastes like you’ve been cooking all day. The recipe can be easily doubled for meal prep or dinner parties, and leftovers store and reheat tremendously!

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Why You Will Love This Greek Chicken Recipe!
Greek Lemon Chicken Ingredients
How To Make Greek Chicken
Substitutions & Alterations
Tips & Tricks for Greek Marinated Chicken
How to Serve Lemon Greek Chicken
Storing Greek Lemon Chicken Leftovers
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Lemon Greek Chicken Recipe

Why You Will Love This Greek Chicken Recipe!

Easy and quick one pan meal
Uses basic, easy to source ingredients that are also fairly affordable.
Health focused and veggie forward (serve with pita or jasmine rice) for a well balanced meal.
Great for meal prep! Reheats and stores well and can easily be doubled.

Greek Lemon Chicken Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 6 thighs. You may use skin-on thighs, but the dish will take a bit longer to cook.
2 tablespoon olive oil – divided, half for the chicken and half for the veggies
2 tablespoon Greek seasoning blend – divided. You can easily make your own, but I often just keep a store-bought blend on hand to make cooking easier and quicker.
Kosher salt and black pepper, about 1-2 teaspoons.
4 cups total sliced zucchini and yellow summer squash. Depending on the size of the squash, this will be about 2-3.
1 cup pitted kalamata or Castelvetrano olives – these are the standard variety of olives most commonly used in Greek and Mediterranean cooking
1 medium lemon – halved
½ cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese. Most low-fat feta will be sold crumbled but occasionally you will find it in a whole block to crumble yourself.

How To Make Greek Chicken

raw chicken thighs sprayed with olive oil and sprinkled with Greek seasoning

Prep chicken thighs

Preheat oven to 450 degrees and pat chicken dry with some paper towels. Coat chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Greek seasoning blend and sprinkle with salt and pepper and set in a baking pan or ½ sheet pan.

raw uncooked veggies in a mixing bowl tossed with olive oil and Greek seasoning

Prep veggies

In a large bowl combine the squash and olives and toss with salt and pepper, remaining oil and seasoning.

raw chicken thighs and uncooked squash in a baking pan ready to be cooked

Place all ingredients

Arrange prepped veggies and olives on the sheet pan or baking dish, around the chicken pieces. Nestle in lemon halves.

cooked chicken thighs and veggies sprinkled with feta cheese

Bake and Add garnish

Bake about 20 mins then remove from the oven, squeeze roasted lemons over the dish and sprinkle with crumbled feta. Serve immediately, or allow to cool and place in meal prep containers.

Substitutions & Alterations

You can use chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breast instead of chicken thighs. Cooking time will be different, but internal temp for safe consumption of chicken is always 165°F.
Veggie swaps or add-ins can include sliced bell peppers, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, or chopped artichoke hearts.

lemon Greek chicken in a white baking pan ready to be served

For other variations of Mediterranean style chicken, check out my Greek Yogurt Chicken Thighs or Chicken Shawarma Pita recipes.

Tips & Tricks for Greek Marinated Chicken

This is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time, cover and store in the fridge overnight and then pop in the oven.
We prefer using boneless skinless thighs because they cook more evenly and quicker. Be sure to pat the chicken dry so the oil and spices stick to the chicken better.
Make sure to use pitted olives, so no one chips a tooth!
Line a baking sheet or tray with aluminum foil for even quicker clean up.
Chicken should always be cooked to an inside temperature of at least 165°.

plated Greek chicken thighs with roasted vegetables, olives and feta cheese

How to Serve Lemon Greek Chicken

Serve with pita or flatbread, Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Loaded Hummus Dip for an appetizer, or add Instant Pot Orzo, couscous, or rice and Chopped Med Salad for a complete meal.

Storing Greek Lemon Chicken Leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For meal prep, store in individual glass meal prep containers and store serving sauce or pita bread on the side.

To reheat, place in a 350 degree preheated oven and cook till warmed through, about 15 minutes. Or warm individual servings in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.

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