Healthy Easy Sheet Pan Chicken (Printable version)

Juicy chicken and fresh spring vegetables roasted together for a quick, vibrant, and nutritious meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

→ Marinade and Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
16 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared sheet pan. Brush both sides of each chicken breast with half of the marinade.
04 - In a large bowl, toss all vegetables with the remaining marinade until evenly coated.
05 - Scatter the coated vegetables around the chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
07 - Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy: prepared in just 45 minutes total
  • Nutritious combination of lean protein and fresh spring vegetables
  • Gluten-free and low carb, suitable for many dietary preferences
  • Minimal cleanup with a single sheet pan
02 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken at 165°F (74°C).
  • Marinate chicken and veggies as long as possible to enhance flavors.
  • Line the sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Check vegetables for doneness early if using smaller or thinner cuts.
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