Turmeric Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turmeric Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Description
The recipe calls for coating vegetables in avocado oil and sea salt to encourage even roasting and caramelization, then placing seasoned chicken thighs atop the vegetables on a sheet pan. The chicken is rubbed with ground turmeric and paprika, providing an earthy aroma and subtle color contrast. Baking at 425°F for 40 to 45 minutes cooks the chicken thoroughly and softens the vegetables, with the option to stir vegetables halfway through to promote even cooking and browning.
The final dish offers tender chicken with mildly spiced notes and vegetables that retain some firmness and a roasted character. This sheet pan method simplifies meal preparation by cooking all components together, minimizing cleanup and preserving flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 1 broccoli chopped into florets, large crown
- 2 zucchini chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thigh boneless
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil divided
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric ground
- 1/2 tsp paprika ground
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spread the chopped vegetables on a sheet pan and drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons avocado oil. Sprinkle vegetables with sea salt and use your hands to toss everything together until all vegetables are coated with a thin layer of oil.
- Lightly coat the chicken thighs with avocado oil, then sprinkle with ground turmeric, paprika, and sea salt. Use your hands to rub the oil and seasonings into the chicken thighs.
- Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet atop the vegetables.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring the vegetables once half-way through, until veggies have reached desired done-ness and chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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