Baked Chicken Sheet Pan
Portions: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Baked sheet pan featuring chicken and a variety of colorful vegetables promote kidney health by providing lean protein and essential nutrients while keeping sodium low.
Ingredients:
4 boiled potatoes, chopped into chunks
3 carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
3 stalks of celery, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 onions, thinly sliced into wedges
1 bell pepper yellow or any color , chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 whole chicken, cut up
¼ cup homemade chicken stock
½ cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced (~3 tbsp)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp Dijon mustard or any type you prefer
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, and pepper.
Place chicken pieces in a bowl. Pour ⅔ of the marinade over them and toss until coated. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss potatoes (double-boiled if reducing potassium), bell pepper, onion, celery, and carrots with the remaining marinade. Spread onto a baking sheet.
Nestle chicken pieces among the vegetables.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Recipe adapted from Greek Sheet Pan Chicken by Lisa Bryan.