Greek Chicken Bowl With Roasted Vegetables Recipes

SHEET PAN GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Position 2 oven racks on the highest and lowest settings and place a heavy-duty rimmed half-sheet pan on the bottom rack. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oregano, the zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Place the chicken skin-side up in the center of the heated baking sheet and return to the oven while you prepare the vegetables.
• In a second bowl, toss the potatoes and carrots with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon halves, the remaining lemon zest the remaining 2 tablespoons oregano,1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Spread the vegetables and lemons (cut-side up) around the chicken on the sheet pan and roast on the bottom oven rack for 10 minutes. Move the sheet pan to the top rack and roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken skin is crispy and the meat registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes more. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm. Remove the lemon halves to a cutting board to cool for a minute.
• Set the sheet pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the pan juices to a boil. Squeeze in the lemon juice, reduce the heat to a simmer and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Scrape up the crusty bits from the bottom of the sheet pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate into the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the juices over the vegetables, garnish with oregano sprigs and serve.

GREEK CHICKEN BOWL WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a zip lock bag. Add the bite-sized pieces of chicken then seal the bag and toss to coat evenly before placing it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss the vegetables with olive oil then season with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, to taste. Spread the broccoli and onions out on the baking sheet in a single layer, reserving the tomatoes in a bowl.
• Roast the vegetables in the oven for 5 minutes then toss them with a spatula and add the tomatoes to the baking sheet. Roast for another 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the tomatoes have nearly burst. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, prepare the farro in a small saucepan per the package instructions; drain. Side Note: I cooked my farro in chicken broth for added flavor. Toss together the warm drained farro with the leftover rice; set aside until needed.
• While the veggies are roasting & the farro is cooking, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
• Spoon some of the farro & rice mixture into a bowl then top it with some chicken and roasted vegetables. Top with a sprinkling of feta cheese crumbles and a big squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Side Note: I served this meal buffet style so each family member could make their own bowl to suit their preferences & it was a big hit! Serve and enjoy.