Description
Sheet-pan chicken & broccoli brings weeknight dinner solutions to your kitchen faster than takeout arrives. Packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables, this simple one-pan marvel delivers nutrition and flavor without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 lemon
Cooking Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and fresh juice from one whole lemon in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Drop 1 pound of chicken breast into the zesty marinade, then tumble in 2 cups broccoli florets, gently tossing until every piece gleams with seasoning.
- Spread the marinated chicken and broccoli across a rimmed baking sheet, arranging pieces in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for chicken to turn golden and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the sheet, letting the protein rest for 3-5 minutes to seal in those delicious juices before serving your perfectly cooked meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly and packed with plant-based protein.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but jarred minced garlic works in a pinch when time is short.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165F for safe cooking.
- For extra crispy edges, pat chicken and broccoli dry before tossing with marinade to help them brown nicely in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg