Authentic Greek Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken with Olive Tapenade

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A sun-drenched Mediterranean dish featuring herb-crusted chicken roasted until golden, paired with a briny olive tapenade that captures the essence of a true Greek kitchen. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, lemon, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Rub mixture evenly over chicken drumsticks.
  2. Step 2: Arrange chicken in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, blend kalamata olives, 1 tbsp capers, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a food processor until smooth but slightly chunky.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with tapenade spooned over the top, drizzling pan juices from the baking sheet over the chicken.

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