Description
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying one-pan meal. The juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon and herb mix, roasted alongside baby potatoes and cherry tomatoes, create a delicious dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Vegetables:
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Toss halved baby potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on one side of the baking sheet.
- Assemble the Sheet Pan: After marinating, place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet next to the potatoes. Add cherry tomatoes to the other side of the sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
Variations: Add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor. For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg