Sheet Pan Dinner for Two Easy Cleanup Perfect Weeknight Meal
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner for two featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and mixed vegetables, perfect for weeknights with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- About 3 cups mixed vegetables (2 medium carrots sliced, 1 large bell pepper sliced, 1 cup green beans)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Toss the veggies in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the garlic powder, half the smoked paprika, half the thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil and season with the rest of the garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the veggies evenly over a half-sheet pan in a single layer, leaving space in the middle for the chicken.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the center of the pan.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes. Halfway through, flip the chicken skin-side up again and toss the veggies for even cooking.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes if the chicken skin isn’t crispy enough, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges squeezed over the chicken and veggies.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Use high heat (425°F) for best results. Save leftover chicken juices to drizzle over veggies. Veggies can be swapped based on preference. Broil briefly if skin is not crispy enough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 recip
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
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