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Roast chicken breast with lemon on a sheet pan.

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

This easy sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe offers the ultimate quick and easy dinner solution. Enjoy tender, juicy chicken paired with perfectly crispy roast potatoes, all flavored with a sublime herb, olive oil, and lemon seasoning.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 356kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 lemons, 2 zested, 1 sliced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsps olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps Herbes de Provence
  • 2 Tbsps dried Basil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 pound new potatoes
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (180°C). This ensures the oven is ready for your ingredients to cook evenly.
  • Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, grated garlic, lemon zest, honey, Herbes de Provence, and dried basil. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with this marinade. Let them sit to absorb the flavors while you prepare the potatoes.
  • Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the new potatoes in half lengthwise to make them thinner and ensure they cook quickly. Toss them with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a few thyme sprigs for added flavor.
  • Bake the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes on a sheet pan and roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Add Chicken to the Pan: After the potatoes have started to cook, add the marinated chicken breasts to the pan, arranging lemon slices on top of the chicken for extra flavor and moisture.
  • Continue Roasting: Return the tray to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the potatoes to become tender.
  • Add Asparagus: For the last 10 minutes of roasting, add the trimmed asparagus to the pan. Give them a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper before placing the tray back in the oven.
  • Serve: Once everything is beautifully roasted, serve your meal directly from the pan for ease and convenience.

Notes

  • Marinating Time: Allowing the chicken to marinate while you prepare the potatoes helps deepen the flavor. If you have time, marinating for longer (up to a few hours in the fridge) will enhance the taste even more.
  • Potato Size: Slicing the potatoes lengthwise helps them cook faster and gives them a greater surface area for crisping up.
  • Roasting Times: Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Serving Suggestion: This dish is wonderfully self-contained but can be paired with a simple green salad or crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 69.2mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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