One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken with Fresh Herbs and Roasted Vegetables

This One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of colorful roasted vegetables, all cooked in a single pot for easy cleanup. The addition of fresh herbs and Mediterranean spices gives this dish a burst of flavor that will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. Add eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and garlic to the skillet.
7. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
8. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up.
9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
11. Enjoy your One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables!

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