Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Spring Pesto and PotatoesSheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Spring Pesto and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Spring Pesto and Potatoes

This protein-rich dish is both simple and flavorful. A bright dairy-free pesto makes it a delicious and light meal.
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Spring Pesto and Potatoes
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Spring Pesto and Potatoes
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time55 Minutes
Calories510
Ingredients
2 cups lightly packed Fresh Thyme organic basil, plus more for topping
2 cups lightly packed baby arugula, plus more for topping
6 green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. lime zest, plus more for garnish
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. water
4 Fresh Thyme antibiotic-free chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 lb.)
1 lb. organic potatoes (about 12 potatoes), halved and/or quartered
½ small red onion, cut into wedges
4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme garlic & herb marinade
Directions

2 cups lightly packed Fresh Thyme organic basil, plus more for topping  

2 cups lightly packed baby arugula, plus more for topping  

6 green onions, chopped  

1 Tbsp. lime zest, plus more for garnish  

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 

¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish  

3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil 

2 Tbsp. water 

4 Fresh Thyme antibiotic-free chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 lb.) 

1 lb. organic potatoes (about 12 potatoes), halved and/or quartered 

½ small red onion, cut into wedges 

4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme garlic & herb marinade 

  1. In a food processor, combine 2 cups basil, 2 cups arugula, green onions, 1 Tbsp. lime zest and juice, and ¼ tsp. nutmeg. Pulse until coarsely chopped, then slowly add olive oil and water, processing until combined; set aside. 
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.  
  3. Pat chicken dry. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, potatoes, onion, and marinade.  
  4. In prepared baking pan, place chicken thighs, bone sides down. Arrange potatoes and onion around chicken. Bake for 25 minutes; rotate baking pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes more or until chicken is golden brown and reaches 165°F, and potatoes are fork-tender.   
  5. Garnish chicken and vegetables with additional basil, arugula, lime zest, and nutmeg. Serve with basil-arugula pesto. 
Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 510 calories, 29 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 190 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 40 g protein. Daily values: 10% vitamin D, 6% calcium, 35% iron, 30% potassium. 

15 minutes
Prep Time
55 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
510
Calories

Directions

2 cups lightly packed Fresh Thyme organic basil, plus more for topping  

2 cups lightly packed baby arugula, plus more for topping  

6 green onions, chopped  

1 Tbsp. lime zest, plus more for garnish  

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 

¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish  

3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil 

2 Tbsp. water 

4 Fresh Thyme antibiotic-free chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 lb.) 

1 lb. organic potatoes (about 12 potatoes), halved and/or quartered 

½ small red onion, cut into wedges 

4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme garlic & herb marinade 

  1. In a food processor, combine 2 cups basil, 2 cups arugula, green onions, 1 Tbsp. lime zest and juice, and ¼ tsp. nutmeg. Pulse until coarsely chopped, then slowly add olive oil and water, processing until combined; set aside. 
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.  
  3. Pat chicken dry. In a large bowl, toss together chicken, potatoes, onion, and marinade.  
  4. In prepared baking pan, place chicken thighs, bone sides down. Arrange potatoes and onion around chicken. Bake for 25 minutes; rotate baking pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes more or until chicken is golden brown and reaches 165°F, and potatoes are fork-tender.   
  5. Garnish chicken and vegetables with additional basil, arugula, lime zest, and nutmeg. Serve with basil-arugula pesto.