Description
Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes showcases the beauty of sheet pan cooking—a method that transforms your dinner routine into a simple, fuss-free experience. This dish features tender chicken and roasted baby potatoes, all infused with rich, zesty flavors, making it a stellar choice for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs: dill, basil, or thyme
- 2 tablespoon sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup green olives, torn
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 6 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Toss the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoon of olive oil, chicken, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, chopped oregano, paprika, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Mix until well-coated.
Step 4: Nestle the seasoned chicken around the potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
Step 5: While baking, mix the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, chopped herbs, sliced pepperoncini, torn olives, and sesame seeds in a separate bowl.
Step 6: In a small bowl, combine the Tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 7: Once done, spoon the herby olive mixture over the chicken and potatoes. Serve with the Tzatziki feta sauce on the side.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet for optimal cooking.
Feel free to experiment with additional spices.
For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tempeh.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams