Herb-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, Olives & Feta

(5)

Roasting everything in one pan melds the flavors. The herby baked chicken absorbs the briny taste of the olives and the potatoes cook in the chicken drippings, making them extra savory.

7782610.jpg
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
  • Roasting everything in one pan helps marry the flavors and makes cleanup easy.
  • Chicken provides protein, while potatoes add potassium.
  • Fresh oregano and thyme bring aromatic depth to the dish.
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish

  • 3 cloves garlic, grated

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes, halved or quartered if large

  • ½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, coarsely chopped

  • 1 ¾ pounds bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. Combine oil, oregano, thyme, garlic, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the herb mixture to a medium bowl. Add potatoes and olives and stir to coat.

  3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub with the remaining herb mixture.

  4. Scatter the potatoes and olives in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.

  5. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes and olives and tuck in lemon wedges.

  6. Bake until the potatoes are browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone registers at least 165 degrees F, 40 to 45 minutes. Carefully squeeze the lemon wedges over the chicken.

  7. Serve the chicken and vegetables topped with feta and more oregano and thyme, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

480 Calories
25g Fat
33g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1 cup vegetables
Calories 480
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 57%
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Folate 10mcg 2%
Sodium 542mg 24%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Potassium 296mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.