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Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Broccoli

A simple sheet-pan meal of lemony honey-garlic chicken with roasted potatoes and broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb)
  • 1 lb petite gold potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan for the potatoes, plus more for serving if desired
  • 1 large head broccoli about 4 cups florets, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  3. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with 3 tablespoons of the marinade and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan until evenly coated; spread them in a single layer on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
  4. Bake the potatoes for about 20 minutes, until they begin to brown.
  5. While the potatoes bake, toss the chicken thighs with 1/2 cup of the marinade in a bowl and let sit (up to 24 hours refrigerated if preparing ahead).
  6. Also toss the broccoli with the remaining marinade in the same bowl used for the potatoes.
  7. When the potatoes are starting to brown, remove the pan and push the potatoes to one third of the pan; add the broccoli and chicken to the remaining space, allowing excess oil to drip from the chicken before placing it on the pan.
  8. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C); check at 20 minutes and then every 2–3 minutes as needed.
  9. Remove the pan and let the chicken rest about 5 minutes before serving; for extra-crispy potatoes, broil on high for 2–3 minutes after removing the chicken.
  10. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, extra lemon zest, and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken pieces of similar size for even cooking.
  • You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance.
  • If the sheet pan is crowded, use a second pan to allow browning and crisping.
  • Check chicken temperature at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.