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Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes

Tender chicken marinated in balsamic and Dijon roasted with baby potatoes, topped with herbed olives and creamy feta Tzatziki. An easy Mediterranean one-pan dinner ready in 50 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 1/3 cup, divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • Chili flakes to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup mixed fresh herbs dill, basil, or thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini sliced
  • 1 cup green olives pitted and torn
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
  • 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan (18x13 inches)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Use a large sheet pan (about 18x13 inches) to ensure proper spacing. Toss the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. If your potatoes are larger than bite-size, give them a 10-minute head start in the oven.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, chicken pieces, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, chopped oregano, paprika, chopped garlic, chopped shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Nestle the marinated chicken pieces around the potatoes on your sheet pan, making sure everything has space to roast properly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the potatoes are fork-tender. Watch for the chicken to turn opaque and golden at the edges.
  4. While everything roasts, prepare the herbed olive topping by combining the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, sliced pepperoncini, torn olives, and sesame seeds in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix the Tzatziki sauce with crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and immediately spoon the herbed olive mixture over the hot chicken and potatoes. Let the pan sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with the creamy feta Tzatziki sauce on the side.

Notes

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs can be substituted but will require an additional 10-15 minutes of cooking time. The herbed olive topping really makes this dish special, so trust the recipe even if olives aren't usually your favorite. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days and reheat on a sheet pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Make sure to use pitted olives for easier eating.