Best 9 Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean and discover the tantalizing flavors of "Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken." This classic dish captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with its vibrant blend of aromatic herbs, succulent chicken, and a delightful infusion of olive oil. Unlock the secrets to creating a masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to craft a delectable dish that will leave your dinner guests craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the ultimate Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST



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One of our go-to recipes for chicken breast that we make often during the week because it's so easy. Chicken breast gets marinated in Mediterranean flavors like lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs and then baked in the oven.

Provided by Silke

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides and place in a bowl or lidded container. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set one oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Place chicken breasts into a baking dish and pour marinade on top.
  • Bake chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon thickness. Move baking dish to the top rack and broil chicken until well browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MEDITERRANEAN HERB BAKED CHICKEN



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The selection of spices used in this dish create an exotic aroma. I love the combination of olives, capers and tomatoes. It's one of my favorites. You could serve it with steamed couscous, but we prefer it with rice. Plan ahead as it needs to marinate.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 9h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus
1 whole fresh cilantro stem, for garnish
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
3 lbs skinless chicken thighs, bone in or 3 lbs chicken pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt
cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, tumeric and paprika in a 9 byb 13 inch baking dish.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add the chicken, turning to coat, and arrange in a single layer.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, olives, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Pour the mixture around the chicken pieces, taking care not to disturb the herb coating.
  • Cover the dish with foil, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • Bake the chicken, still covered with foil, for 40 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking until the chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Spread the rice onto individual plates and top with the chicken and cooking juices, garnishing with sprigs of cilantro for serving.

MEDITERRANEAN HERB ROASTED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES



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Wake up the flavor of roast chicken with a splash of Lawry's® Mediterranean Herb & White Wine Marinade. Add veggies to the roasting pan to make this a complete dinner.

Provided by Lawry's

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
1 package (8 oz) mushrooms halved
1 medium onion cut into wedges
1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium zucchini cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup Mediterranean Herb White Wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken and vegetables in single layer on large foil-lined shallow baking pan. Pour marinade evenly over chicken and vegetables.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.

BAKED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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This Baked Mediterranean Chicken is made with chicken, potatoes, onion and tomatoes, everything comes together in a pan in the oven so you can spend less time in the kitchen cooking dinner.

Provided by Mariam E.

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks (skin on and bone in)
2 medium red onions (quartered)
5-6 red potatoes (quartered)
¾ cup low sodium chicken stock
8 oz grape tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree F.
  • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients under the "to marinate the chicken" section except chicken. Mix it well and add the chicken, toss and coat them well. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a 9X13 baking dish add the quartered red onions and potatoes, spread evenly. Place the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Pour the chicken stock over the chicken and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degree F.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and spread the cherry tomatoes over the chicken. Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper on top and bake further for 40 minutes until the chicken skin turns golden and potatoes are cooked through.
  • Once done, sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley on top and serve while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 467 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MIDDLE EASTERN-INSPIRED HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN



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This recipe was inspired by the Middle Eastern dried seasoning mix called za'atar, a combination of herbs (usually thyme, oregano and marjoram), sesame seeds and sumac, often spiked with salt. Here, fresh herbs are substituted for the dried, which, along with fresh parsley and mint and plenty of lemon and garlic, are used to marinated boneless chicken thighs. If you can't find sumac, just leave it out. It does add a nice tang and vibrant color, but the dish will work without it. Optimum marinating time here is 8 hours. But feel free to leave it for as little as 15 minutes or as long as 24 hours. If you would rather use white meat, substitute boneless skinless breasts but reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds)
6 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane or minced
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for serving
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, more for serving
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, more for garnish (optional)
3/4 teaspoon sumac, more for garnish (optional)
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken with all but 1 teaspoon of the grated garlic (save that teaspoon for the yogurt sauce), the zest and juice of 1 lemon, oil, parsley, mint, thyme, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the sesame seeds and sumac, if using. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature; you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
  • Heat grill or broiler. If grilling, cook chicken over high heat until charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes. Flip pieces and continue grilling until just cooked through, another 4 to 7 minutes. If broiling, arrange a rack 3 to 4 inches from flame. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spread chicken out in a single layer. Broil chicken, turning halfway through cooking, until well colored and charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes per side. Be careful that it doesn't burn.
  • While chicken cooks, place yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in the reserved grated garlic and lemon zest and season to taste with salt. Serve the chicken drizzled with olive oil, remaining lemon juice to taste, black pepper, parsley and sesame seeds and sumac, if using, with the yogurt alongside for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH LEMON



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While visiting our daughters in Ohio, we celebrated by cooking a wonderful Lebanese dinner. I showed my daughters how to bake chicken with garlic roasted potatoes. We finished with our homemade baklava. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 medium lemons, thinly sliced
SPICE BLEND:
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange lemon slices in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Place chicken over lemon slices. Mix spice blend ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN IN CREAMY HERB SAUCE



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Just because it's a weeknight does not mean that you can't have a delightful dinner. The aroma of the fresh herbs simmering in a creamy sauce combined with the chicken thighs make this easy entree is perfect supper for any night of the week. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups white wine
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked linguine
Additional minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and cayenne. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the wine, artichokes, tomatoes and capers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the olives, 1/4 cup cheese, basil and thyme. , Serve with linguine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and additional minced basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN



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A great casserole with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Easy to prepare in your oven. Goes nicely with a loaf of Italian bread and a glass of wine.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup butter
3 large shallots, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.
  • Cook rotini according to package directions and drain.
  • Cook shallots in butter in skillet for 1 minute, then add the flour, stirring to mix.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth gradually.
  • Add the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and mixes in.
  • Stir in the cooked rotini, chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and parsley.
  • Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve garnished with more chopped parsley if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 428.9, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 31.1

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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People go crazy over this dish! Perfect for company, or when you're taking someone a meal. One of my family's favorites. Very easy to make, too.

Provided by IrisMac

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
8 small red potatoes, halved
1 (16 ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into large chunks
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
12 pitted kalamata olives, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in microwave oven on High setting for 2 minutes; turn potatoes over (watch for steam) and cook 2 more minutes on High. Set potatoes aside.
  • Mix together the Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Place the chicken pieces into the prepared baking dish, and generously brush chicken with about 1 cup of the mixture. Arrange the potatoes, tomatoes, and garlic cloves around the chicken. Brush the vegetables with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with rosemary and olives.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1024.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy, evenly cooked chicken, pat it dry before seasoning and baking. This helps remove excess moisture and allows the skin to crisp up.
  • Use a combination of fresh and dried herbs for maximum flavor. Dried herbs offer a concentrated flavor, while fresh herbs add brightness and a touch of moisture.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If the chicken pieces are too close together, they will steam instead of roast.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

This Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh and dried herbs, along with the tangy lemon juice, creates a delicious and aromatic chicken dish. Served with roasted vegetables or a simple salad, this chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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