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Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

A delicious mix of flavors for spring and summer…you can’t beat a simple sheet pan dinner!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and black pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
  • 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (dill, basil, or thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 cup green olives, torn
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 425° F.
  2. Prepare Potatoes: On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Season Chicken: In a bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the chicken, balsamic vinegar, dijon, oregano, paprika, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  4. Bake: Nestle the chicken around the potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Prepare Toppings: Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, herbs, pepperoncini, olives, and sesame seeds. Mix the Tzatziki and feta.
  6. Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon over the herby olives. Serve with the Tzatziki feta sauce.

Notes

Serve with fresh naan or pita to mop up the pan sauce. If potatoes are larger than bite-size, roast them for 10 minutes before adding the chicken to the pan.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American, Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: sheet pan dinner, lemon balsamic chicken, Greek inspired, healthy dinner, chicken and potatoes