Best 10 Roasted Chicken Thighs With Zucchini And Feta Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and satisfying dish that is simple to prepare? Look no further! Roasted chicken thighs with zucchini and feta is an easy-to-make one-pan meal packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe combines the savory taste of chicken thighs with tender zucchini and tangy feta cheese for a delightful combination of flavors. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and wholesome dinner on the table in no time. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on this delectable dish!

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ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ZUCCHINI AND FETA



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Make and share this Roasted Chicken Thighs With Zucchini and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tarteausucre

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a baking pan, toss together all of the ingredients except the feta cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Raise the temperature to 475 degrees. Sprinkle the feta over the top of the chicken and zucchini and continue to bake until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 235.5, Sodium 690.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 57.1

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ZUCCHINI & FETA



ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ZUCCHINI & FETA image

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
2 Med Zucchini cut into 1" chunks
2 Tbl Olive Oil
2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 c. Crumble Feta
2 Garlic Cloves MInced
3/4 tsp Salt
1 Lemons Zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. In baking pan toss together all ingredients except feta & bake for 20 min. Raise temp to 475 & sprinkle feta over chicken & continue to cook until chicken is cooked through about 10 minutes longer.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES, PEPPERS AND FETA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound baby gold potatoes, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
One 12-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Heat a large, high-sided, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the skin side of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the hot pan and place the chicken in the pan, skin-side down. Sprinkle the other side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Let the chicken cook until it easily releases from the pan and is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the onion, peppers and red pepper flakes and sprinkle with salt. Let the vegetables cook, stirring regularly, until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. The natural liquid from the vegetables will help deglaze the pan. Add in the potatoes and garlic and sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, thyme and artichoke hearts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and nestle the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F and the potatoes are fork tender, about 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ZUCCHINI AND COUSCOUS



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Roasting chicken thighs with their skin on helps keep the meat moist, while the pan juices lend lusciousness to the zucchini that roasts alongside. Serve couscous as an alternative to rice or potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken thighs
2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • Remove sheet from oven, and turn chicken, skin side up. Scatter zucchini around chicken, and season with salt and pepper; toss with pan juices. Return sheet to oven, and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 7 to 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in couscous. Cover, and let stand until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in parsley, vinegar, roasted zucchini, and 2 tablespoons pan juices; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with zucchini and couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g

SUPER EASY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Roasted chicken thighs that hubby says "almost taste like fried!"

Provided by AMJcooks

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 pounds skin-on chicken thighs
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a rack on a baking sheet.
  • Place chicken, skin-side down, on the rack. Liberally sprinkle with adobo seasoning. Turn chicken over, brush olive oil on skin, and liberally sprinkle with adobo.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 127.8 mg

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL



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In this simple weeknight recipe, chicken thighs and drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, herbs and red-pepper flakes, and roasted alongside tender chunks of zucchini that caramelize in the oven's heat. Torn basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon give the dish sharp and tangy notes just before serving, while the optional coriander seeds tossed into the pan lend depth. This recipe comfortably serves two to three, but if you're feeding more people, feel free to double the ingredients. Divide the ingredients between two sheet-pans, and bear in mind that you might need to add a few minutes to the cooking time. Add some crusty bread or rice to soak up the savory juices, and you've got a summery meal that's fresh, full of flavor and an absolute snap to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, sliced into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups)
2 fat garlic cloves, finely grated, passed through a press or minced
2 teaspoons dried mint or oregano
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, cracked with a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, and season all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place zucchini on a rimmed sheet pan, and season with a little more salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic, mint or oregano, coriander (if using) and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Add chicken to the pan with the zucchini pieces and pour garlic mixture over all, tossing until well coated. Spread chicken and zucchini in a single layer, and roast until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is browned and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. You don't need to turn anything.
  • Once the pan is out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over everything. Garnish with basil and serve with more lemon wedges and red-pepper flakes on the side.

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA



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Roasting chicken thighs with tomatoes and olives couldn't be simpler. The resulting tender meat and crisp skin are set off by mint for freshness and briny feta. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup pitted Spanish olives
6 medium shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled (about 6 ounces)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine chicken, oil, tomatoes, olives, shallots, and thyme in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread chicken mixture, skin side up, in a single layer. Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest parts of the thighs (do not touch bones) reaches 165 degrees, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter and loosely cover with foil. Return vegetables to oven and roast until golden brown in places, about 10 minutes more. Transfer vegetables and accumulated juices to platter with chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint and feta.

BAKED CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI



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A perfect summertime dish, this baked chicken with zucchini, tomatoes, and fresh basil is colorful and tasty.

Provided by luaucow

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 zucchinis, sliced
4 tomatoes, sliced
⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat egg, water, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Set 2 tablespoons bread crumbs aside; pour remaining bread crumbs into a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; cook and stir zucchini and garlic over medium heat until zucchini is slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved bread crumbs over zucchini. Top with tomato slices, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, and basil. Place chicken on top of zucchini layer. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 768.4 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATOES AND FETA



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This one-skillet chicken gives you the best of both worlds: crispy skin atop tender dark meat that gently cooks in the bubbly sauce underneath.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Poultry     Chicken     Tomato     Feta     Oregano     Vinegar     Cast Iron     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2¼ lb. total)
½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1¼ lb. cherry tomatoes (about 2 pints)
¼ cup harissa paste
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 sprigs oregano, divided
4 oz. feta, cut into (¼"-thick) planks
Crusty bread (for serving)

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season all over with salt. Arrange skin side down in a cold large cast-iron skillet. Set over medium heat and cook chicken, undisturbed, rotating pan as needed for even browning, until skin is very deep golden brown and crisp and chicken releases easily from pan, 13-16 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate, arranging skin side up.
  • Combine tomatoes, harissa paste, vinegar, 1 oregano sprig, and ½ tsp. salt in same skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and their juices start to thicken, 8-10 minutes.
  • Nestle chicken thighs into tomatoes, skin side up. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook until chicken is just cooked through and flesh is no longer pink (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part near the bone will register 165°F), and tomato sauce is thickened so that a wooden spoon dragged through it leaves a trail, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Break feta into large pieces; scatter over chicken. Some pieces will stay intact while others will soften into the sauce a little-and that's exactly what you want. Pick leaves off remaining 2 oregano sprigs and scatter on top.
  • Serve with bread for sopping up any extra tomato sauce.

CHILE-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HONEY, LEMON AND FETA



Chile-Roasted Chicken With Honey, Lemon and Feta image

A little sweet, a little spicy and very citrusy, this easy chicken recipe hits all the right notes, making it the kind of weeknight dinner you'll put on repeat. The feta adds a creamy, salty bite that's softened by the lemon and honey, while rosemary and red-pepper flakes round out the flavors. Serve this with a loaf of crusty bread or flatbread for scooping up all the tangy pan juices. You won't want to leave a drop behind.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (to substitute breasts, see Tip)
Salt and black pepper
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated or crushed to a paste
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon, thinly sliced and seeded
2 ounces feta, crumbled into large pieces (a heaping 1/2 cup)
Chopped mint, dill or parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix together garlic, honey, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes. Add chicken and toss well with your hands, spreading the garlic paste all over the chicken pieces. (Don't worry if the honey is a little clumpy.) Add rosemary sprigs and lemon slices and toss to combine. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  • Spread chicken and lemons across a single layer in the lined pan, tucking in the rosemary sprigs. Drizzle oil generously over everything. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Using tongs, turn over the chicken pieces, and give the lemons a stir. Sprinkle feta on top. Continue to bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until the chicken is deeply bronzed and cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh or drumstick registers 165 degrees. Serve garnished with chopped herbs and more red-pepper flakes, if you like.

Tips:

  • For crispy skin: Pat the chicken thighs dry before roasting. This will help the skin crisp up and brown beautifully.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the chicken thighs in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will infuse them with flavor and make them extra tender.
  • Roast the chicken thighs at a high temperature: This will help the skin crisp up and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Add the vegetables halfway through roasting: This will ensure that the vegetables are cooked through but still retain their vibrant color and texture.
  • Top with feta cheese and fresh herbs before serving: This will add a delicious finishing touch to the dish.

Conclusion:

This recipe for roasted chicken thighs with zucchini and feta is a flavorful and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, the zucchini is roasted to perfection, and the feta cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to please the whole family.

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