Lemon Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal! Minimal prep, one pan, and on the table in less than 30 minutes! Made with tender and juicy chicken, crisp tender veggies, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce and seasoned with a homemade spice mix.
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
Whip up this lemon chicken sheet pan dinner tonight. Tender and juicy seasoned chicken, cauliflower, and green beans all baked on a sheet pan, A simple and easy baked lemon chicken dinner the whole family can enjoy.
Sheet pan recipes are one of my favorites. When you want a simple prep dinner, this sheet pan lemon chicken is always a great one.
Plus, you can toss on any of your favorite veggies to create a meal in one. Chicken and veggies that get baked on one sheet. A quick and easy cleanup for you.
If you enjoy meal prepping, consider making this up and tossing it in single-serve containers to use for lunches, quick grab and reheat dinners, and more.
Ingredients Needed
Chicken Tenders or Breasts: If you use breasts, make sure to cut them horizontally to help them cook fast. If you use a thicker cut chicken, the cooking time will vary.
Vegetables: I used green beans and cauliflower. Now, if you want, get creative and reach for broccoli, diced sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, etc. The sky is the limit.
Liquid Sauce: I made a liquid sauce to drizzle over the baked chicken and vegetables. It adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish. The lemon juice is a nice citrus twist.
Spice Blend: I also created a spice blend that I sprinkled over the chicken to add a mix of spices to the chicken. We loved this recipe with the spices but feel free to swap out with what you prefer or have on hand. You can also use a chicken seasoning or a chicken marinade.
Staples – soy sauce, lemon juice, honey.
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How to make Baked Lemon Chicken
First: Prepare the baking sheet with foil or non-stick spray. Place chicken on prepared sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the liquid ingredients to make the lemon sauce and drizzle 1/3 over the chicken.
Second: Bake the chicken in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and turn the chicken over. Arrange the vegetables on the pan and season everything with spice mix. Drizzle with 1/3 of the sauce.
Third: Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes or until the chicken has reached 165F. If the veggies are done but the chicken is not, you can remove the veggies to a bowl and return the chicken back to the oven until finished cooking.
Fourth: Drizzle the chicken with remaining lemon sauce and turn the oven to broil. Broil for 2-3 minutes (watching carefully) until the chicken is a golden brown color. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve warm garnished with parsley if desired!
For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Know when Chicken is Done
I recommend buying a meat thermometer and test the chicken to ensure it reads an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Raw chicken can make you sick, so make sure to take the time and ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
How do you keep chicken from drying out?
Using a sauce can help to keep moisture in the chicken as it cooks. Also, making sure your chicken does not over-cook is another way to make sure the chicken doesn’t dry out.
Another tip I use all the time is to brine the chicken for at least 1 hour in a salt water solution. My favorite is 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons salt.
Mix and submerge the chicken. Drain and pat dry before cooking the chicken.
Best Way to Store Leftovers
If you happen to have leftovers or use this recipe for meal prep, it will store for around 3 days in the refrigerator. Just be sure to store the chicken separately if it is not cooked.
Once cooked, store the chicken and vegetables in air tight containers. Pair it with cooked brown or white rice or even some quinoa.
Reheat in the microwave until warmed through, or place in the oven covered with aluminum foil and reheat until heated through.
Serve this with
Cauliflower rice, classic Jasmine or Basmati rice, dinner rolls, green salad, and more. Essentially this recipe can be paired with so many of your favorites.
Or call it a genuine one-pan meal, and serve as is!
Tips for No Leftovers
- cover your baking sheet with foil for easy clean up!
- use boneless skinless chicken breasts if you have them. just be sure to slice lengthwise into a few strips for even baking.
- to ensure even baking, try and get all ingredients in a single layer on the baking pan.
- if you don’t have chicken breasts, use tenders or cutlets
- baked with a few lemon sliced thin on the pan.
- for more lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the sauce.
- if you don’t have a big enough sheet pan, feel free to use a roasting pan or larger baking dish.
- start checking the chicken early, they don’t usually take more than 20 minutes to cook through.
- add some sliced red, yellow, or orange bell peppers for more color and crunch.
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This baked lemon roasted chicken is great for meal prep or making an easy healthy dinner for a busy weeknight. Better than your usual boring baked chicken breasts!
Honey Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts sliced horizontally
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed
- Parsley for garnish
Lemon Honey Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Spice Mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a large sturdy baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the chicken on a prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. Whisk to combine. Drizzle 1/3 of the lemon sauce over the chicken.
- Place chicken in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.
- After 10 minutes, remove the baking pan from the oven, flip the chicken and place the green beans and cauliflower around the sides of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the chicken and vegetables with seasonings and drizzle 1/3 of the lemon sauce over the vegetables and some more on the chicken.
- Return the oven back to the pan and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or once the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF. If the veggies are done but the chicken is not, you can remove the veggies to a bowl and return the chicken back to the oven until finished cooking.
- Drizzle the chicken with remaining lemon sauce and turn the oven to broil. Broil for 2-3 minutes (watching carefully) until the chicken is a golden brown color.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- cover your baking sheet with foil for easy clean up!
- use boneless skinless chicken breasts if you have them. just be sure to slice lengthwise into a few strips for even baking.
- to ensure even baking, try and get all ingredients in a single layer on the baking pan.
- if you don’t have chicken breasts, use tenders or cutlets
- baked with a few lemon sliced thin on the pan.
- for more lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the sauce.
- if you don’t have a big enough sheet pan, feel free to use a roasting pan or larger baking dish.
- start checking the chicken early, they don’t usually take more than 20 minutes to cook through.
- add some sliced red, yellow, or orange bell peppers for more color and crunch.
Nutrition
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Love this recipe already and, I haven’t even tried it as yet … plan on preparing your Honey Lemon Chicken for dinner this eve! Sometimes you can just tell when a dish is going to be delicious:)