Description
This Zesty Lemon Herb Sheet Pan Chicken is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner. It features juicy, tender chicken with a bright lemon and herb glaze, all cooked on one pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Chicken Tenders, trimmed
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tsp (10 ml) Lemon Zest
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Alcohol-Free Dijon Mustard
- 5 g (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika
- 2.5 g (½ tsp) Ground Cumin
- 10 g (2 cloves) Garlic, Minced
- 5 g (1 tsp) Sea Salt
- 1.25 g (¼ tsp) Black Pepper
- 2.5 g (½ tsp) Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 Lemon, Cut into Wedges
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Make Lemon Glaze: Whisk olive oil, lemon zest, juice, honey, mustard, paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and flakes.
- Coat Chicken: Pat chicken dry, toss with glaze on the sheet pan.
- Bake & Flip: Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check Doneness: Ensure internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Rest & Garnish: Rest chicken for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and cilantro, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For even cooking, ensure chicken is in a single layer on the sheet pan. Marinating for up to 24 hours enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 175g
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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