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Sheet-Pan Lemon-Caper Chicken

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Sheet-Pan Lemon-Caper Chicken

Yields1 Serving

 1 ½ lbs baby Yukon potatoes, halved
 2 large carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
 ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
 6 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
 1 red bell pepper, halved and chopped
 ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 2 tbsp drained capers
 1 tbsp lemon zest plus lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano plus additional for garnish (optional)
 ½ tsp smoked paprika

1

Preheat oven to 425°; line rimmed baking pan with foil. In large bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; spread on prepared pan and roast 20 minutes or until just tender.

2

In same large bowl, toss chicken breasts, pepper, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, oregano, paprika, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Push potato mixture to 1 side of pan; spread chicken mixture on opposite side of pan and roast 15 minutes; turn broiler to high. Broil chicken mixture and vegetables 2 minutes or until lightly charred and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°. Makes about 6 cups vegetables.

3

Serve chicken mixture and vegetables garnished with oregano and/or lemon wedges, if desired.

Ingredients

 1 ½ lbs baby Yukon potatoes, halved
 2 large carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
 ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
 6 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
 1 red bell pepper, halved and chopped
 ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 2 tbsp drained capers
 1 tbsp lemon zest plus lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano plus additional for garnish (optional)
 ½ tsp smoked paprika

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°; line rimmed baking pan with foil. In large bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; spread on prepared pan and roast 20 minutes or until just tender.

2

In same large bowl, toss chicken breasts, pepper, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, oregano, paprika, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Push potato mixture to 1 side of pan; spread chicken mixture on opposite side of pan and roast 15 minutes; turn broiler to high. Broil chicken mixture and vegetables 2 minutes or until lightly charred and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°. Makes about 6 cups vegetables.

3

Serve chicken mixture and vegetables garnished with oregano and/or lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Sheet-Pan Lemon-Caper Chicken