Sheet-Pan Lemon Cumin Chicken & Veggies
Sheet-pan dinners turn busy nights into one-pan ease, and this lemon-cumin chicken leans on that simple high-heat roast. Chicken thighs and chunky vegetables caramelize together under a bright cumin-garlic rub finished with fresh lemon.
Estimate for one serving
- 380 cal
- 32g protein
- 12g carbs
- 23g fat
- 4g fiber
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Meal PlanMeal Plan EasyDinnerSaturdaySheet-panHigh proteinBudgetMediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment.
- 2Cut zucchini, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch chunks.
- 3Mince garlic and zest the lemon; cut lemon into wedges.
- 4In a large bowl, toss chicken, chopped vegetables, olive oil, cumin, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 5Spread everything in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- 6Bake 22-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and veggies are tender.
- 7Squeeze lemon wedges over the top, divide into 3 portions, and serve.