Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Apples and Brussels Sprouts

To make this sheet pan recipe, simply stir the veggies together on the pan, place the chicken on top, then bake. That’s it! The veggies caramelize, the chicken juices drip down onto the veggies to flavor them further, and the cinnamon and rosemary perfume your kitchen with warm, comforting scents of autumn.


Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Apples and Brussels Sprouts
Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Brussels Sprouts. Easy chicken and vegetable dinner that’s baked on one pan and has the best flavors of fall!


Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and lightly pounded to a relatively even thickness
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 4 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quarter if very large), about 1 pound
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into rough 1-inch pieces (these pieces should be larger than the other vegetables)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a large ziptop bag. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the garlic, 1 tablespoon rosemary, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Zip the bag tightly, then shake and rub the bag to coat the chicken in the oil and spices. Set aside while you chop the vegetables and apples, or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
  3. Once chopped, place the Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion, and apple on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then spread into an even layer.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on top of the apple and vegetables. Place in the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165 degrees F, about 18 to 22 minutes, or until done. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove to a plate to rest and cover with foil to keep warm. Toss the apple and vegetables on the pan, then return the pan to the oven and continue baking until caramelized and tender, about 10 to 15 additional minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary. Serve warm with the rested chicken.