This Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken, Potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts is a delicious chicken dinner recipe that makes getting dinner on the table a breeze. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.
Sheet pan meals have exploded with popularity over the past few years, and with good reason. They’re super easy and super delicious. I mean, that’s the best combo for any recipe if you ask me. I remember the days of doing everything in separate pans, baking sheets, skillets, and the like. It was a ton of work and even more dishes. And while those days taught my kids the value of hard work (no way I was washing dishes after making all of that food), it was kind of a bummer at times. That’s why I went full speed ahead when I discovered sheet pan meals. This delicious sheet pan lemon pepper chicken with potatoes and Brussel sprouts is a perfect example of why I love this cooking method so much.
Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
I’ve been making lemon pepper chicken for years. I just love the flavors so much. Tangy lemon and zesty pepper create a fantastic flavor combination with the tender, juicy chicken breast. I’m particularly fond of this sheet pan version because I can make it all at one time, and that includes the vegetables. With this recipe, I have a super easy version of lemon pepper chicken that gives me all that tender, juicy chicken, lemon and pepper flavor, and perfectly cooked Brussel sprouts and potatoes. It’s a complete meal that’s completely easy to make!
Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
There’s a lot to love about this tasty recipe. It’s easy, delicious, and easy. Did I say easy already? Well, it can’t be said enough!
- It’s so full of flavor! Lemon, pepper, and steakhouse seasoning combine with the chicken and vegetables to make a dish that is absolutely overflowing with flavor.
- You can make it in advance! Lay out everything on the baking sheet and season it the night before and then pop it in the oven when you’re ready to cook it.
- It uses simple ingredients. There’s nothing fancy here, just a lot of flavor.
- It only uses one pan, so the cleanup is as easy as the cooking.
Variations
One of the best parts of this recipe is how easy it is to mix things up. A few simple tweaks can make this recipe a completely new meal, or you can simply give it a small twist. It’s up to you!
- Use bone-in chicken thighs in place of breasts for even more flavor and tender, juicy chicken.
- Use your favorite vegetables with this dish. Great options include asparagus, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, or anything you love, really.
- For a kick of heat, try adding some hot pepper flakes to your chicken and vegetables.
- To add a bit more flavor you can add some herbs like fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley to this recipe.
Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about this sheet pan lemon pepper chicken then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this dish.
Who invented sheet pan dinners?
No one really knows where the idea came from as we know it today. It just sort of seemed to appear a few years ago. Around that time, there was a surge of sheet pan recipes from food outlets, cookbooks, and bloggers. No one can really pinpoint where the popularity began, though.
Is it okay to cook raw chicken with vegetables?
Absolutely. As long as everything is fully cooked before serving, it’s totally fine. Think about casseroles and other one-pot meals. They often have raw chicken combined with other ingredients that are then cooked together.
What veggies go with chicken?
Not surprisingly, a lot of vegetables go with this versatile meat. Some of the most popular include:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Carrots
- Sweet potatoes
- Fresh green beans
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Onions
- Corn
Why is lemon pepper so popular?
It has a bright citrus tang and a zingy pepper flavor that pairs well with chicken and fish of all kinds, which makes it a popular staple seasoning.
What does lemon pepper taste like?
Lemon pepper is tangy and bright, bringing all the tart citrus flavor we love about lemons and combining it with pungent, earthy black pepper that balances it out.
What can you substitute for lemon pepper?
If you don’t have lemon pepper seasoning, use a mixture of a few tablespoons of lemon juice and two teaspoons of ground black pepper along with a teaspoon of salt and add a few lemon wedges to the sheet pan before placing it in the oven.
Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious dish. Many of them are already in your kitchen right now, no doubt, and those that aren’t can be easily found at your local grocery store.
For the Vegetables
- Baby Yukon gold potatoes – washed and cut into quarters
- Brussel sprouts – washed, trimmed, and cut in half
- Olive oil
- Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- Lemon pepper
- Garlic salt
- Juice from 1 lemon
For the Chicken
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- Olive oil
- Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- Lemon pepper
- Garlic powder
How to Make Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
Making this recipe is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients. It’s a marvel of simplicity that produces a truly marvelous dish.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Then place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover them with plastic wrap, Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken to the desired thickness.
Step 2: Season the Vegetables
Place the potatoes and Brussel sprouts in a large bowl and drizzle them with olive oil. Then, sprinkle the seasonings over them. Stir well to coat them evenly. Then, spread the veggies evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Pour fresh lemon juices over the vegetables and set them aside.
Step 3: Season the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet with the vegetables. Then, drizzle oil over both sides of the breasts and sprinkle them evenly with seasonings. Squeeze more fresh lemon juice over the chicken breasts and top with lemon slices.
Step 4: Bake and Enjoy
Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Try This Delicious Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken Today
This sheet pan lemon pepper chicken with potatoes and Brussel sprouts is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time, and you’ll have a dish that everyone in the family loves. What’s not to like about that? Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll love it as much as I and my family do.
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Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
For the Veggies
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes washed and cut into quarters
- 1 pound brussel sprouts washed, trimmed, and cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Kinder’s® Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Juice from 1 lemon
For the Chicken
- 2-3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, add in the potatoes and brussel sprouts. Drizzle oil and sprinkle seasoning over veggies. Stir well to evenly coat all veggies. Spread the veggies onto the prepared baking sheet. Pour fresh lemon juice over veggies and set aside.
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer, pound chicken to desired thickness and place on the baking sheet with veggies.
- Drizzle oil over both sides of chicken and sprinkle seasonings evenly. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over chicken breasts and top with lemon slices.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and potatoes are tender.
- Carefully remove from oven and enjoy!
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