Published: Feb 27, 2022 · Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Carolyn

Greek Lemon Chicken – Keto

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This Keto Greek Lemon Chicken is an easy all-in-one sheet pan meal. Drizzle the bright lemon garlic marinade over the vegetables and chicken thighs, pop it in the oven, and dinner is done!

A sheet pan full of Greek Lemon Chicken with vegetables, and lemon and olives in the background.

Have you noticed that I have a thing for keto sheet pan recipes? I have rimmed baking sheets in all sorts of sizes, and I find them so useful.

They’re fabulous for baking, of course. I would be lost without them for Keto Texas Sheet Cake. And how else would I make my keto sheet pan pancakes?

But sheet pans really shine when it comes to make easy keto dinners. Used correctly, they simplify dinner prep tremendously. And cooking a full meal with meat and veggies all on one pan means clean up is a snap!

This greek lemon chicken is my latest in a long line of sheet pan meals, but rest assured, it won’t be my last.

A white plate with Greek lemon chicken and veggies with the sheet pan in the background.

Lemony greek chicken marinade

Greek sheet pan chicken features cauliflower, zucchini, feta, and olives baked right on the pan with chicken thighs.

But the star of the show is the garlicky, lemony sauce that’s poured right over everything. The minute I whipped this up, I knew I had pure gold on my hands. It was so good, I wanted to drink it right out of the bowl.

I used half of it to toss with the veggies, and I spread the top of the thighs with the remainder. Everything had so much flavor when it was done.

I’ve already tried this same marinade over other chicken and some fish, with amazing results.

A head of cauliflower, a medium zucchini, and two lemons on a white table.

Ingredients

Don’t be put off by the long ingredient list. This is a very simple recipe with ingredients that are easily purchased at any grocery store.

Greek lemon marinade

Olive oil – you can also use avocado oil
Lemon – both the zest and the juice
Garlic
Salt and pepper
Parsley
Basil
Dried marjoram – marjoram gives the marinade a classic Greek flavor so I highly recommend it
Ground nutmeg – this also brings out the Greek-style flavor

Greek sheet pan chicken

Cauliflower florets
Zucchini
Chicken thighs
Olives
Feta
Tomatoes

Top down image of keto sheet pan chicken before being cooked.

How to make Greek Lemon Chicken

Grab a rimmed sheet pan: This recipe makes 6 servings so your pan should be 11 x 17 inches or so to fit it all on there.
Whisk the marinade together: I found I didn’t need to actually marinate the chicken beforehand, although you certainly can if you want to. It would only need 10 to 15 minutes.
Chop the vegetables: Try to make the cauliflower florets an even size, about 2 inches, so that it cooks evenly. Then arrange them on the sheet pan.
Drizzle the veggies: Don’t bother tossing the vegetables with the marinade in a separate bowl, as that just dirties more dishes. Drizzle the marinade over them right on the sheet pan and then toss them around a bit. Spread them back out to cover the pan evenly.
Nestle the chicken thighs on top of the veggies and spread the remaining marinade over the skin. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Bake at 400ºF: Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden brown and the cauliflower has light brown edges.
Add the olives, feta, and tomatoes: Then return the pan to the oven for another 5 minutes, to warm the remaining ingredients.
Grab a fork and dig in!

Top down image of keto Greek sheet pan chicken with cauliflower, zucchini, olives, and lemon.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t like feta (or olives). Can I skip it?

Absolutely! This keto lemon greek chicken is still delicious, with or without the feta and olives.

Can I use different vegetables?

Yes, you can switch up the vegetables for this easy sheet pan meal. I chose cauliflower and zucchini because they stand up to roasting at high temperature so be sure to choose based on that. Other good options are broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Turnip would be good too.

What about boneless, skinless thighs?

You can use those too but they will cook through a lot faster. I recommend roasting the cauliflower by itself for 10 minutes first, so it’s tender enough when the chicken is done. Boneless thighs take only about 20 minutes.

It’s just me eating keto, can I make a smaller amount?

Yes! This recipes scales up and down nicely. Use the sliding scale on my recipe card to determine how many servings you want, and it will adjust all of the ingredients for you.

Do the leftovers heat up well?

They sure do! I had some for lunch the next day, and simply warmed both the greek lemon chicken in my microwave. The vegetables heat up much faster than the chicken so be mindful of that.

A plate full of keto Greek Lemon Chicken with vegetables.

More Greek-inspired keto recipes

Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe

This Keto Greek Lemon Chicken is an easy all-in-one sheet pan meal. Drizzle the bright lemon garlic marinade over the vegetables and chicken thighs, pop it in the oven, and dinner is done!

5 from 27 votes

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: greek chicken, sheet pan chicken

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients

Greek Lemon Marinade

¼ cup olive oil
Zest of one lemon
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon marjoram
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Sheet Pan Chicken

4 cups cauliflower florets cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
1 medium zucchini sliced ¼ inch thick
6 medium chicken thighs bone in, skin on
Salt and pepper
¼ cup small olives
¼ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup chopped tomato

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Instructions

Greek Lemon Marinade

In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, marjoram, and nutmeg.

Sheet Pan Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spread the cauliflower and zucchini out on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with half of the marinade and toss to combined.
Place the chicken on top of the vegetable, evenly space apart. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Spoon the remaining marinade over the chicken and spread over each thigh to coat. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until the skin of the chicken is golden brown.
Sprinkle the olives, feta, and chopped tomato over the pan and bake another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh plus veggies)

Calories 411 Calories from Fat 259

% Daily Value*

Fat 28.8g44%

Carbohydrates 7.4g2%

Fiber 2.3g9%

Protein 33.5g67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Greek Lemon Chicken – Keto

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