Citrus-Chipotle Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
Roasted veggies and boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated with a citrus-chipotle glaze is a great riff on the trending "sheet pan dinner."
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Equipment
Ingredients
Citrus-Chipotle Glaze
- 1 or 2 if you like heat chipotle chiles with about a tablespoon +/- adobo
- 1 orange - zest and juice
- 1 lime - zest and juice
- 1 lemon - Meyer is great!, zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic - minced
- 1/2-1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- several grinds pepper
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
- 16-24 ounces chicken thighs
- 2 sweet potatoes - see notes. peeled and cut in 1/4" slices
- 2 Mexican grey or zucchini squash - cut in 3/4" slices
- several shallots or 1 red onion - cut into wedges or chunks
- 2 bell peppers - red, yellow, or orange, cut in chunks
- 1 cup tiny tomatoes
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper
- cilantro and/or scallions for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Add the glaze ingredients to a small food processor. Pulse until smooth. Taste for sweetness and seasoning. Add to a large bowl.
- Cut away any excess fat on the chicken thighs. Add the prepared vegetables and chicken to the glaze. Toss to coat.
- Using a slotted spoon, add the vegetables and chicken thighs to 1 or 2 sheet pans in a single layer. Every 10 minutes or so, brush with remaining glaze. Roast until chicken juices are clear (160-165 degrees internal temperature) and vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
In calculating the calories, I used 20 ounces of chicken thighs, and added about half of the glaze into the calculation.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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