Description
How to make the ultimate ‘Clean Plate’ recipe, a delicious one-pan meal with tender chicken, roasted veggies, and a secret sauce that guarantees no leftovers.
Ingredients
- Main Components:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Flavor Builders (Secret Sauce):
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Seasonings & Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- Finishing Touch:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep Veggies: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large sheet pan, combine chopped potatoes, carrots, and onion. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well to coat evenly. This ensures a great start for your Clean Plate Family Favorite.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice. This “secret sauce” is key to the incredible flavor of this Recipe That Gets Clean Plates. Set aside for later.
- Season Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the sheet pan with the seasoned vegetables. Sprinkle chicken with dried thyme and smoked paprika. Toss gently to ensure chicken is coated with seasonings and a little oil. Arrange everything in a single layer.
- Roast First: Roast the chicken and vegetables for 20 minutes. The potatoes should start to soften and the chicken should begin to brown slightly. This initial roast is crucial for developing deep flavors in your Recipe That Gets Clean Plates.
- Add Broccoli: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Add broccoli florets to the pan. Pour the prepared “secret sauce” evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to distribute the sauce and ensure everything is well coated.
- Finish Baking: Return the sheet pan to the oven and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temp), and vegetables tender-crisp. This completes the delicious one-pan meal.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the pan from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. Serve this amazing Clean Plate Family Favorite immediately and enjoy the rave reviews!
Notes
Prevent overcrowding your sheet pan; use two if needed, ensuring veggies roast crisp, not steam.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; reheat gently.
Chicken breasts can substitute thighs; cut into similar pieces and monitor internal temperature to prevent drying.
Serve this dish warm directly from the pan, garnished with fresh parsley, perhaps with a side salad.
Prep veggies and whisk the secret sauce up to a day ahead; store separately and assemble just before baking.
For tender-crisp broccoli, blanch florets briefly before adding to the pan; this ensures a perfect texture.
**Allergy Information:** None