Vibrant One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Feta

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.
3. 03
   In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until the skin is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 04
   Flip the chicken thighs and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 05
   Add cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives around the chicken in the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth.
6. 06
   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. 07
   Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the chicken. Drizzle with lemon juice.
8. 08
   Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.