Sheet Pan Greek Hen and Veggies

Whenever you want a simple dinner with minimal cleanup, this Sheet Pan Greek Hen and Veggie Bake has you lined. The whole lot cooks collectively on one pan, so you possibly can toss it within the oven and loosen up. With daring Mediterranean flavors from the fast and straightforward Greek dressing, kalamata olives, and a sprinkle of feta, this dish is loaded with taste in each chew.

Serve it with a facet of heat pita bread or steamed rice.

This recipe for Greek Hen is amazingly scrumptious. The Greek-inspired sauce will make you need to lick the pan. The roasted veggies combined in with olives and pepperoncini are completely to die for. It’s all topped off with some crumbled feta cheese for a simple, one-pan dinner that’s certain to turn out to be a household favourite. And it’s wholesome too!

Ingredient Notes

• Hen: You’ll be able to swap these for boneless rooster thighs, simply add an additional 5-10 minutes of cooking time.
• Purple Onion: Purple onion provides a pleasant pop of shade and a barely sweeter taste, however white onion might additionally work.
• Zucchini: Make sure that to slice the zucchini evenly so it cooks on the similar price as the opposite veggies. Yellow squash can be utilized instead.
• Cherry tomatoes: Grape tomatoes work simply as nicely if that’s what you could have, however stick to complete tomatoes.
• Kalamata Olives: If you happen to’re not a fan of kalamata olives, you possibly can substitute with inexperienced olives or depart them out altogether.
• Pepperoncini: These tangy, mildly spicy peppers could be present in jars within the pickle part of the grocery retailer.
• Feta cheese: End the entire thing off with a sprinkling of feta for a tacky end that additionally provides taste.
• Olive Oil: Use additional virgin olive oil for one of the best taste, however common olive oil will work too.
• White Wine Vinegar: Purple wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be utilized instead in the identical quantity.
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed has one of the best taste, however bottled will work if vital.
• Garlic: Recent garlic is greatest right here, however you possibly can substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder if wanted.

Saline-Injected vs Pure Hen

When searching for rooster, you may come throughout labels like “saline-injected” or “enhanced.” This implies the rooster has been injected with a saltwater resolution to assist maintain it moist and enhance its look within the retailer. Whereas this could make the rooster juicier, it may additionally impression how your greens prepare dinner.

Saline-injected rooster tends to launch extra liquid because it roasts, which may trigger the veggies to turn out to be soggy because the additional moisture prevents them from getting that excellent crisp. If you happen to’re utilizing saline-injected rooster, you may need to roast your greens on a separate sheet pan to maintain them crispy.

Pure, unenhanced rooster releases much less liquid throughout cooking, permitting your veggies to roast fantastically proper alongside it. For one of the best outcomes, examine the label for pure rooster—you’ll get crispier veggies and keep away from paying additional for added water weight!

Baking Sheet

For one of the best outcomes, use a sturdy, rimmed sheet pan that’s at the least 13×18 inches. This provides your rooster and greens loads of room to roast evenly with out steaming. Utilizing a smaller pan, like a 9×13, can overcrowd the elements and depart you with soggy veggies. In case your pan is smaller, it’s greatest to divide every little thing between two pans to make sure every little thing roasts correctly.

Watch the video beneath the place I stroll you thru each step of the recipe.