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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Chicken with Broccoli

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy lemon pepper chicken thighs and tender roasted broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1–1.2 lbs / 450–550 g)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 300 g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • Zest of 1 fresh lemon
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, combine lemon pepper seasoning, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly. Toss to coat each piece thoroughly.
  5. In the same bowl, toss broccoli florets with remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Arrange chicken thighs skin side up on one half of a sheet pan, spacing them apart. Spread broccoli on the other half in a single layer.
  7. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes. At the 15-minute mark, flip or stir the broccoli for even roasting, keeping chicken skin side up.
  8. Check chicken doneness with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 165°F (74°C). If unavailable, pierce the thickest part and ensure juices run clear.
  9. If using Parmesan, sprinkle it over the broccoli immediately after removing from the oven.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to redistribute juices.
  11. Serve chicken and broccoli together, optionally garnished with extra lemon zest or fresh herbs.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry for crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Flip broccoli halfway through roasting for even cooking. Rest chicken after roasting to keep it juicy. If broccoli browns too fast, tent with foil during last 5 minutes. Bone-in thighs may require a few extra minutes to cook fully.

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