By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Tapenade-Baked Chicken

Serves 2

559 cal · 110 min

Tapenade-Baked Chicken

Recipe GLPR8bb3b6b883b7df

4.3(1)
Mediterranean
Main Course
110 min
559 cal
Servings: 2
Oven
SNAP eligible

Succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with herbs de Provence and topped with a savory black olive tapenade, then roasted until golden and tender. A simple yet elegant Mediterranean-inspired dish that is naturally low-carb, paleo-friendly, and bursting with flavor.

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Kosher salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence

4 teaspoons black olive tapenade

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side up on a baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan.

  3. Season each thigh generously on both sides with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

  4. Sprinkle the dried herbes de Provence evenly over the chicken thighs, dividing it among them.

  5. Spread 1 teaspoon of black olive tapenade on the skin of each chicken thigh, distributing it evenly.

  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 100 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone. The skin should be golden and crispy.

  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Herbes de Provence is the friction point—you'll need a special stop at Harris Teeter or ALDI's international section, since Food Lion and Walmart stock it inconsistently in Charlotte. The dish itself is cheap (chicken and tapenade run under $12 total), but the stated 110 minutes is misleading; actual hands-on time is maybe 15 minutes of prep and seasoning, with 45–60 minutes passive oven time, making this an honest weeknight choice. It reheats well and suits two people or leftovers for one, though it's not a crowd dish. North Carolina's coastal access makes this a natural fit, and tapenade is now standard at every major chain, but that herb blend remains the catch.

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