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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Dinner

    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

    Jul 19, 2020 · Modified: Dec 3, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of the best chicken marinade and roasted vegetables result in an extremely flavorful, heavenly tasty meal! The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make again and again! #mediterraneanchicken #mediterraneanstylechicken #mediterraneanchickenthighs #mediterraneanchickenmarinade #bakedmediterraneanchicken #mediterraneanchickenthighsrecipe - The Yummy Bowl

    This Mediterranean Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of marinated Mediterranean chicken with roasted veggies results in extremely juicy chicken and heavenly tasty comfort food.

    And all in one pot casserole!

    This Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of the best chicken marinade and roasted vegetables result in an extremely flavorful, heavenly tasty meal! The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make again and again! - The Yummy Bowl

    The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make it again and again!

    This is one of the popular chicken recipes along with my Chicken Crunchwrap Supreme and Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs.

    There is a skip-to-recipe button in the top left corner along with a clickable table of contents list (just below) that will quickly take you to the part you are more interested in. Enjoy!

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    • Why It's Yummy
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Instructions
    • Storing instructions
    • Make ahead instructions
    • FAQ
    • Baked Chicken recipes
    • Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

    Why It's Yummy

    • Gluten-free and dairy-free.
    • Baked Mediterranean Chicken is juicy thanks to delicious marinade, packed with tons of flavors and baked along with vegetables.
    • A wholesome meal in one casserole dish - chicken, vegetables, no need for a side dish here!
    • Minimum cleanup and prep required - our busy life it's all about the easy and quick recipes.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken - you'll need about 1 ½  lb chicken thighs, with skin and bone. This is important, because boneless, skinless chicken will not work with baking time instructed in the recipe. It will simply result in dry and not so juicy chicken and we definitely don't want that!
    • Marinated Mediterranean Chicken - spices, lots of dried herbs, dijon mustard, it's the reason why we love the Mediterranean cuisine so much. You can use the spices and herbs listed in this recipe OR for a quick fix, buy a pre-packed mix of Italian herb or seasoning. Whatever you choose, don't forget to add few stalks of fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil right before baking. When ready to serve, remove the leaves and garnish with fresh ones instead.
    • Vegetables - I used potatoes (russet is a good option), cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onion (definetly a must!). What else you could add or change? Olives, any type of them, pitted and cut in half, mushrooms, and lots of fresh lemon or lime. Size: I recommend cutting potatoes lengthwise into thick wedges, red onion into 4ths, carrot into circles ½ inch thick.

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    This Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of the best chicken marinade and roasted vegetables result in an extremely flavorful, heavenly tasty meal! The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make again and again! - The Yummy Bowl

    Equipment

    • Baking Dish
    • Kitchen Thermometer
    • Measuring cup and spoons
    • Mixing Bowls

    Instructions

    STEP 1. Marinated Mediterranean Chicken. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade.

    Toss chicken thighs in the marinade until well covered.

    Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and make the chicken extra tender.

    Ideally, the chicken should stay in the marinade for 4-6 hours.

    This Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of the best chicken marinade and roasted vegetables result in an extremely flavorful, heavenly tasty meal! The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make again and again! - The Yummy Bowl

    STEP 2. Preheat oven to 350 F. 

    Place the chicken in the middle of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish and arrange pre-cut veggies around it. 

    Pour in the chicken broth and the leftover marinade on top.

    This Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of the best chicken marinade and roasted vegetables result in an extremely flavorful, heavenly tasty meal! The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make again and again! - The Yummy Bowl

    STEP 3. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from oven and add cherry or plum tomatoes (cut in half) or whole as you prefer.

    Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bake for another 30 minutes until chicken and veggies are cooked through.

    Chicken is ready when kitchen thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken shows 165 F.

    The chicken will be golden brown and crispy on the outside, and veggies fork tender.

    STEP 4 - SERVE. Remove the old thyme and garnish with fresh instead.

    Serve these delicious Mediterranean Chicken Thighs right away while warm.

    Storing instructions

    Once chicken thighs are baked, let cool completely and cover with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

    I wouldn’t recommend storing it for longer as the veggies will become soggy and overall this dish will lose its nutritional value.

    Read more about the safe freezing, storing, and thawing process USDA website.

    This Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of the best chicken marinade and roasted vegetables result in an extremely flavorful, heavenly tasty meal! The chicken thighs taste very juicy and tender in this marinade, and this is exactly how they should be, not less! You’ll love this recipe and will for sure make again and again! - The Yummy Bowl

    Make ahead instructions

    These marinated Mediterranean Chicken thighs are the perfect candidate for making ahead. Chicken kept in the marinade for a day or two will become even more flavorful and once baked will be very tender.

    Potatoes and carrots can be cut a day before and stored in cold water in the fridge.

    FAQ

    How long do you cook chicken breast in the oven at 350?

    Chicken thighs will cook about 30-40 minutes at 350 F. Chicken is done when a kitchen thermometer inserted in the thickest part of chicken shows 165 F. In this recipe the chicken is covered in sauce and we want it to be extra crispy thus we need to bake it slightly longer as instructed in the recipe.

    How long should I marinate chicken?

    A good rule of thumb is to marinate the chicken for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 12 hours. However if in a rush, even 30 minutes will give great results and flavor.

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    I hope you'll enjoy this Mediterranean Chicken Thighs recipe, please leave a rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo of your food and tag me on Instagram @theyummy_bowl. I love seeing your creations!

    Thank you for reading,

    Julia

    Final images of baked Mediterranean chicken thighs with potatoes, carrots and red onion plated and in casserole dish

    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

    This Mediterranean Chicken Thighs recipe is one very delicious wholesome meal that is inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The combination of marinated Mediterranean chicken with roasted veggies results in extremely juicy chicken and heavenly tasty comfort food. And all in one pot casserole!
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 3 portions
    Calories: 357kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ½ lb chicken thighs with skin and bone (important)

    Chicken Marinade

    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon spice cumin
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Vegetables For baking

    • 6 potato
    • 1 red onion large
    • ¾ cup chicken stock
    • 2 carrots medium
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 5 cherry tomatoes
    • Fresh thyme stalk

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Marinated Mediterranean Chicken. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Toss chicken thighs in the marinade until well covered.
    • Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and make the chicken extra tender. Ideally, the chicken should stay in the marinade for 4-6 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • Place the chicken in the middle of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish and arrange pre-cut veggies around it.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and the leftover marinade on top.
    • Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from oven and add cherry or plum tomatoes (cut in half) or whole as you prefer.
    • Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bake for another 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is ready when kitchen thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken shows 165 F.
    • The chicken will be golden brown and crispy on the outside, and veggies fork tender.
    • Remove the old thyme and garnish with fresh instead. Serve right away while warm.
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    NOTES

    • Storing instructions - Once chicken thighs are baked, let cool completely and cover with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I wouldn’t recommend storing it for longer as the veggies will become soggy and overall this dish will lose its nutritional value.
    • Make ahead instructions - These marinated Mediterranean Chicken thighs are the perfect candidate for making ahead. Chicken kept in the marinade for a day or two will become even more flavorful and once baked will be very tender. Potatoes and carrots can be cut a day before and stored in cold water in the fridge.
    • How long do you cook chicken in the oven at 350? Chicken thighs will cook about 30-40 minutes at 350 F. Chicken is done when a kitchen thermometer inserted in the thickest part of chicken shows 165 F. In this recipe the chicken is covered in sauce and we want it to be extra crispy thus we need to bake it slightly longer as instructed in the recipe.
    • How long should I marinate chicken? A good rule of thumb is to marinate the chicken for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 12 hours. However if in a rush, even 30 minutes will give great results and flavor.

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    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 357
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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