Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Cauliflower
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Cauliflower is a quick and healthy dinner option made conveniently in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Created By: Tara Rochford
Featured In: My Indiana Home
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Created By: Tara Rochford
Featured In: My Indiana Home
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups cauliflower, roughly chopped
- 1 small bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, garlic, onion powder, parsley, paprika, lemon juice and zest, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken and coat it thoroughly. Allow to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Place the marinated chicken on the baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the cauliflower and chicken from the oven and push to one side of the baking sheet. Place the asparagus on the other side. Drizzle the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
- Return pan to oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Divide the chicken, cauliflower and asparagus equally between 4 plates and serve warm.