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Crispy Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy pesto-coated chicken breasts and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (boneless optional)
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes, sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Spread the tossed vegetables evenly on one side of a large sheet pan, avoiding overcrowding.
  4. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Brush the skin lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Spread about 1/2 cup of pesto evenly over the skin side of each chicken breast.
  6. Place the pesto-coated chicken breasts skin side up on the opposite side of the sheet pan from the vegetables.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and golden, and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  8. As soon as the sheet pan comes out of the oven, drizzle the chicken and veggies with fresh lemon juice.
  9. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes watching closely to avoid burning. Shake vegetables halfway through roasting for even browning. Dry chicken skin thoroughly before applying oil and pesto to prevent sogginess. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat chicken skin-side up under broiler to restore crispness.

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