Description
Sheet Pan Blackened Lemon Chicken Dinner is a vibrant, hassle-free meal that brings bold flavors to your table. Juicy, blackened chicken breasts are paired with colorful bell peppers and zucchini, all roasted to perfection on a single sheet pan. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes cleanup a breeze—a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Enjoy this delicious, family-friendly recipe that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the blackening seasoning with olive oil. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in this mixture.
- Spread chopped bell peppers and zucchini on one side of a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on the other side of the baking sheet. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over all ingredients.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
- Allow to rest briefly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg