Sheet Pan Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken {gluten free, dairy free}
Getting back into a routine after the holidays is always a tricky venture. Which is why you need speedy, simple, healthy dinners to make the transition easier! Sheet pan meals are a great way to get the family fed and not have to worry too much about clean up. Fewer dishes = less time. This sheet pan lemon poppy seed chicken dinner is not only simple, but the dressing helps keep the meal sweet, light and flavorful – and still no extra dishes!
When trying to keep your family healthy, making your own dressings and sauces is an awesome step. However, during the week when life is crazy, it’s not always possible to spend the time whipping up your own.
Which is why you should have a few healthy staples on hand, like Wildly Organic Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing!
Sheet Pan Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe
Originally made for salads, this delicious lemon poppy seed dressing works nicely on cooked dinners also. It’s light and refreshing due to its the lemon base but it also has a lot of health-boosting ingredients like onions and garlic.
This dressing is on the sweeter side thanks to the coconut sap (a sweetener similar to molasses) which also gives it a thicker consistency. This consistency almost caramelizes once cooked making the chicken dinner a bit more indulgent than just regular roasted chicken.
The ingredients in the dressing are unrefined and haven’t been pasteurized. So, opting for this dressing in place of making your own is a great time-saving way to keep your family healthy!
Another aspect that’s overlooked when making healthy family meals is cruciferous veggies. A high source of fiber, folate, and vitamins, it’s not often we eat these veggies. And let’s face it, steamed brussels sprouts aren’t exactly appetizing.
However, brussels sprouts coasted in a sweet, lemon syrup are much more enjoyable. In fact, they’re absolutely delicious!
This sheet pan lemon poppy seed chicken dinner comes together quickly (one bowl and one pan) and saves you a big mess and gives you more time to spend with your family. It’s a great balance of filling protein and healthy carbohydrates and thanks to the dressing, your taste buds will love it. Whip it up on a busy weeknight and rest assured that your family will be fueled and ready to go post dinner. Plus, there won’t be a sink full of dirty prep dishes!
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Will you try this Sheet Pan Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken recipe for an easy weeknight meal?
- 6cups brussels sproutstrimmed and halved
- 1/4cup Wildly Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3/4teaspoon Wildly Organic Himalayan Pink Salt
- 1/2teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2cup lemon poppy seed dressingdivided
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts in the olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of the lemon poppy seed dressing.
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Line a large baking sheet with tinfoil and distribute the brussels sprouts onto the pan. Leave room in the middle of the pan for the chicken.
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In a bowl, toss the chicken in the remaining lemon poppy seed dressing and lay each breast flat on the pan.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the chicken and stir the Brussels sprouts. Cook for another 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F.
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Remove from the oven and let cool briefly for 5 minutes. Serve.
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Shelby Stover
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