Sheet Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Tender roasted chicken thigh strips, golden sweet potato cubes, and broccoli florets tossed with fragrant thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil on a single pan.
- 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
- Quick
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized strips
- 2 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm cubes
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small bite-sized florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of fine sea salt on the sheet pan, spread evenly, and roast for 12 minutes until starting to soften.12 min timer
- Toss chicken thigh strips and broccoli florets with remaining olive oil, dried thyme, garlic powder, lemon zest, and remaining fine sea salt.
- Add chicken strips and broccoli to the sheet pan around the sweet potatoes. Roast until broccoli is tender-crisp and chicken registers 165°F (74°C) with an instant-read thermometer, about 15 minutes.15 min timer
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice across the warm chicken and vegetables before serving.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Built on roasted chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and broccoli seasoned with lemon, thyme, garlic, and olive oil with no nightshades, grains, or seed spices.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Naturally gluten-free and soy-free, using fresh whole vegetables and olive oil.
- Pregnant: Fresh vegetables and chicken roasted with olive oil and lemon juice, containing no unpasteurised foods or alcohol.
- Toddler (1–3): Naturally soft sweet potato cubes and tender roasted chicken thighs that are easy to mash and portion into small pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild lemon and herb flavours with bite-sized chicken strips and sweet potato cubes that are easy to pick up.
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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