Print

Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

5 from 13 reviews

This Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken with crispy potatoes, tangy olives, and a refreshing feta sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes:

  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

Chicken:

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
  • 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • Chili flakes

Additional:

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs: dill, basil, or thyme
  • 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 cup green olives, torn
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Feta Sauce:
  • 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.

  3. In a bowl, prepare the chicken.
  4. Toss together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the chicken, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, paprika, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

  5. Nestle the chicken and bake.
  6. Place the chicken around the potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  7. Prepare the herby olive mixture.
  8. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, pepperoncini, olives, and sesame seeds in a bowl.

  9. Assemble and serve.
  10. Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon over the herby olive mixture. Serve with Tzatziki feta sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a crispier finish, broil the dish for a few minutes after baking.
  • Feel free to customize the herb and olive mixture with your favorite ingredients.

Nutrition

Keywords: Sheet Pan, Lemon, Balsamic Chicken, Potatoes, One-Pan Meal