Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken (Printable version)

A flavorful one-pan dinner of lemon-garlic chicken paired with potatoes and green beans.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
11 - 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Lemon wedges

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for convenient cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Add chicken breasts to the marinade bowl and toss thoroughly to coat all surfaces. Allow to marinate while preparing remaining ingredients.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange seasoned potatoes on the prepared sheet pan with cut side down. Place in preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
06 - Remove sheet pan from oven. Push roasted potatoes to one side of the pan. Arrange marinated chicken breasts and green beans on the pan. Pour any remaining marinade over chicken and beans.
07 - Return sheet pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and potatoes are golden and tender.
08 - For enhanced browning, broil the sheet pan for 2 to 3 minutes if desired.
09 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It's a complete, balanced meal on one pan - protein, starch, and vegetables all cook together.
  • Minimal cleanup with just one sheet pan and a couple of mixing bowls.
  • The bright lemon and garlic flavors are universally appealing.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and can be on the table in under an hour.
02 -
  • Cut potatoes into uniformly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • For extra lemony flavor, place thin slices of lemon on top of the chicken before roasting.
  • If your green beans are particularly thick, blanch them for 2 minutes in boiling water before adding to the sheet pan.
  • Pat chicken dry before marinating for better flavor absorption.
  • Let the sheet pan meal rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to allow juices to redistribute.
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