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Crispy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetables

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin-on chicken breasts roasted with lemon, fresh herbs, and a colorful mix of vegetables for a flavorful and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 large lemons, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional, added last 10 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes if possible.
  3. While chicken marinates, prepare vegetables: peel and cut carrots into sticks, slice bell pepper, zucchini, and onion into even pieces. Toss vegetables lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Keep cherry tomatoes aside if using.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread chicken breasts skin side up on one half of a large rimmed sheet pan. Arrange vegetables on the other half, spacing pieces out for even roasting.
  5. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Then add cherry tomatoes to the vegetable side if using.
  6. Flip chicken breasts skin side down using tongs and return to oven for 10 minutes to render fat and crisp skin.
  7. Flip chicken back skin side up and roast for an additional 5 minutes to re-crisp the skin.
  8. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before marinating for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even roasting. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy. Cherry tomatoes are added late to avoid overcooking. Variations include swapping vegetables seasonally or using chicken thighs with adjusted cooking time.

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Keywords: sheet pan chicken, lemon herb chicken, roasted vegetables, easy dinner, crispy chicken, healthy dinner, gluten-free, paleo

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