🇬🇷🍗 Julie Goodwin’s Greek-Style Chicken Tray Bake

If you’re looking for a complete family meal that combines simplicity with authentic Mediterranean flavors, this Greek-style chicken tray bake is the perfect choice. Golden roasted chicken, tender potatoes, sweet cherry tomatoes, flavorful olives, and roasted red onions come together with fresh lemon and aromatic herbs to create an irresistible dish.

✨ An easy one-pan recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 55 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4–6 people

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken & Vegetables

* 8 chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)

* 4 medium potatoes, sliced into thick rounds

* 2 red onions, cut into wedges

* 250 g cherry tomatoes

* 1 cup black olives or Kalamata olives

* 1 whole head of garlic, halved

For the Greek Marinade

* 4 tbsp olive oil

* Juice of 2 lemons

* Zest of 2 lemons

* 2 tsp dried oregano

* 1 tsp dried thyme

* 1 tsp paprika

* 1 tsp salt

* ½ tsp black pepper

For Serving

* Crumbled feta cheese

* Fresh parsley or mint

* Mixed green salad

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Marinade

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

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2️⃣ Assemble the Tray

Arrange the potatoes, red onions, and garlic in the bottom of a large baking dish.

Place the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.

Scatter the cherry tomatoes and olives around the chicken.

Pour the marinade evenly over everything, making sure the chicken is well coated.

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3️⃣ Bake

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the tray, gently turn the potatoes and vegetables, then return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.

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4️⃣ Finish & Serve

Allow the tray bake to rest for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

Garnish with fresh parsley or mint before serving.

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💡 Tips for Success

✔️ Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for the juiciest and most flavorful results.

✔️ Yukon Gold or other waxy potatoes work best for roasting.

✔️ Don’t skimp on the lemon juice—it’s the key to authentic Greek flavor.

✔️ Add zucchini or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.

✔️ Sprinkle the feta cheese just before serving to keep it fresh and creamy.

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😍 The Result

A beautiful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring juicy roasted chicken, tender vegetables, briny olives, and bright lemon-herb flavors in every bite.