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Herbed sheet pan chicken

Try this delicious and juicy herbed sheet pan chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any night of the week. Made with fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and a blend of spices, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With a preparation time of 15 minutes and a cook time of 60 minutes, this dish is ready in just over an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Servings

3

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • ½ jalapeno pepper (or more if you like spicy)
  • 1 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ¼ cup of oil
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • ¼ tsp of black pepper
  • 1 small head of red cabbage
  • 2 cups of grape tomatoes
  • 3 lbs of chicken (quartered into thighs and drumsticks)
  • 1 ½ tsp of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Blend the parsley, jalapeno pepper, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oil, 1 tsp of salt, and ¼ tsp of black pepper together in a blender or food processor. Set the herb mixture aside.
  • Arrange the chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan. Season the chicken and vegetables with 1 ½ tsp of salt.
  • Pour the herb mixture over the chicken and vegetables on the sheet pan.
  • Cover the sheet pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, uncover the pan and baste the top with the juices. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F.
  • Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

  • This dish is delicious in a salad the next day.
  • The herb mixture can be prepared up to 4 days in advance. You can also make a double batch to have on hand for last-minute cooking.
Enjoy this flavorful and juicy herbed sheet pan chicken dish!