Sheet-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Tender chicken thighs, soft roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli florets tossed with fresh rosemary, thyme, and bright lemon.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 650 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2 cm chunks
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
Method
- Heat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the diced sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt on a large baking sheet, then spread in a single layer.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 15 minutes until starting to soften.15 min timer
- In a bowl, mix the chicken thigh pieces, broccoli florets, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, grated garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining salt.
- Take the baking sheet from the oven, arrange the chicken and broccoli around the sweet potatoes in a single layer, and roast until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes.18 min timer
- Rest the sheet pan for 3 minutes before serving.3 min timer
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Seasoned purely with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, avoiding nightshades, seed spices, grains, and dairy, with sweet potatoes for starch.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Naturally grain-free and completely free of gluten and soy.
- Pregnant: Contains no alcohol, unpasteurised dairy, or undercooked foods, using completely fresh herbs and produce.
- Toddler (1–3): Tender, soft-roasted sweet potatoes and easily mashed broccoli with gentle herbed chicken.
- Kid (4–12): Mild, familiar flavours from lemon and sweet potatoes without spicy heat.
AIP check: watch for nightshade spices (paprika, chili, cayenne), seed spices (cumin, coriander seed), seed oils and hidden sugar. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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