Description
This Garlic Lemon Chicken sheet pan dinner is juicy, zesty, and layered with herby flavors. Roasted with golden potatoes and broccoli, it’s an easy protein-packed meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 ½–2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound baby Dutch potatoes, quartered
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon each: salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each: paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, sugar
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced dill (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon each: salt, ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil, spraying with cooking spray.
2. Mix marinade ingredients: olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, Dijon, and spices. Remove 2 tablespoons for veggies.
3. Add chicken to marinade, seal, and marinate for 20 minutes at room temp or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
4. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon reserved marinade and salt. Spread on pan and roast 15 minutes.
5. Push potatoes aside, add broccoli with marinade, then arrange chicken in a single layer.
6. Bake uncovered 17–22 minutes until chicken reaches 170–175°F (thighs) or 165°F (breasts).
7. Optional: mix yogurt, Parmesan, herbs, and lemon juice for a creamy sauce. Chill until serving.
8. Serve chicken, potatoes, and broccoli with yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for maximum juiciness. Slice breasts into cutlets if substituting.
Cut potatoes evenly so they roast properly.
Bring chicken to room temp before baking for even cooking.
Don’t skip greasing foil to prevent sticking.
Optional yogurt-Parmesan sauce ties all flavors together.
For grilling: cook chicken 4–6 minutes per side until done.
For stovetop: sear 3–4 minutes per side, then cover and finish cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg