One-Pan Greek Baked Chicken | Comfort Food Classic

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while ricotta offers a similar texture.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives can be a healthier option, while canned olives are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear until golden. Flip briefly, then transfer the chicken to a plate.

In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water or stock, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5–8 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce with the skin-side facing up. Arrange the lemon slices around the chicken.

Transfer the pan to the oven and bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread, rice, or roasted potatoes.

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