Description
Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes is an easy, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken and crispy potatoes are roasted with a tangy lemon balsamic glaze and served with a refreshing Tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium shallots sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer.
- Combine chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, paprika, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl. Stir well.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken around the potatoes on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender and crispy.
- While baking, mix the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, mixed herbs, pepperoncini, olives, and sesame seeds in a separate bowl.
- Combine the Tzatziki sauce with crumbled feta in another bowl.
- Serve the chicken and potatoes with the herby olive mixture spooned over them, and pair with the Tzatziki feta sauce.
Notes
- Consider making the Tzatziki sauce a day ahead for better flavor infusion.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For juicier chicken, opt for chicken thighs.
- Ensure potatoes are cut to similar sizes for even cooking.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg