Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies with Creamy Sesame
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Author
Alex Snodgrass
Servings
6
Cook Time
45 minutes
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Paleo
Whole30
Grain-Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
-
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and sliced ½-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Grated zest of ½ lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
For the Veggies:
-
1½ cups red onion, sliced (¾ medium)
- 2 medium red bell peppers, cut in ¼-inch slices (3 cups)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (1 small head)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For Serving:
-
SideDish Creamy Sesame
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Chicken:
Place the sliced chicken in a large bowl with the olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
Make the Veggies:
On one of the prepared baking sheets, place the red onion, red bell pepper, and cauliflower florets. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss to coat until the veggies are evenly coated.
- On the other prepared baking sheet, spread the chicken mixture in a single, even layer. Transfer both of the sheets to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are just tender.
Assemble:
- When the chicken is done, remove the chicken and veggies from the oven. Distribute the veggies and chicken onto six plates. garnish with chopped parsley, and drizzle with SideDish Creamy Sesame. Serve with a wedge of lemon.
Recipe Note
Photography and Styling: Casey Colodny (Mindful Hapa, LLC.)