Description
This Marry Me Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy and impressive one-pan meal featuring crispy chicken thighs, roasted vegetables, and bright lemon flavor. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 120 g (4 oz) panko breadcrumbs
- 5 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 5 g (1 tsp) dried oregano
- 5 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 2 g (½ tsp) black pepper
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 g lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) lemon juice
- 500 g (1.1 lb) baby potatoes, halved
- 300 g (10.5 oz) green beans, trimmed
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep & Preheat: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss potatoes, green beans, and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on the sheet pan.
- Make Coating: Combine Parmesan, panko, garlic, paprika, oregano, and lemon zest.
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Coat Chicken: Press chicken into the Parmesan mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange & Bake: Place chicken on the sheet pan with vegetables and bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry before coating is crucial for achieving a crispy crust. Ensure even coating and avoid overcrowding the pan for optimal crisping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken,parmesan,sheet pan dinner,easy,one pan,weeknight,comfort food,italian