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Sheet pan lemon herb chicken with colorful vegetables ready for dinner

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetables

This sheet pan lemon herb chicken and vegetables delivers bright citrus flavors and savory herbs, making for a comforting and easy dinner that requires minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces) Choose even-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp minced garlic Add more for extra garlic flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 lemons juiced and zested Use both zest and juice for layered citrus flavor.
  • 5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup baby carrots (cut in halves)
  • 1 1/2 cups baby golden potatoes (halved) If using larger potatoes, cut them into smaller uniform pieces.
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Add later in the roast for better texture.
  • 1/2 tbsp minced garlic (for broccoli)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into chunks.
  2. In a bowl, mix parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, seasoned salt, and pepper.
  3. Add half of the seasoning mix to the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Prepare carrots and potatoes and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and remaining seasoning. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Add broccoli to the pan and drizzle with remaining olive oil and seasoning. Spread marinated chicken across the pan.
  4. Roast for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Prep vegetables ahead of time and use parchment paper for easier cleanup. This dish can be served family-style from the sheet pan.