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
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 - Apple Valley, MN
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 Sunrise medley 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 Sunrise medley 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

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Makes 4 servings
2 cups lightly packed Fresh Thyme organic basil, plus more for topping
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil - 2 Ounce
$3.99$2.00/oz
2 cups lightly packed baby arugula, plus more for topping
Josie's Organic Baby Arugula
Josie's Organic Baby Arugula - 5 Ounce
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$2.99 was $3.79$0.60/oz
6 green onions, chopped
Green Onions
Green Onions - 1 Each
$1.19
1 Tbsp. lime zest, plus more for garnish
Limes
Limes - 1 Each
$0.88
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Limes
Limes - 1 Each
$0.88
¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
Frontier Co-op Ground Nutmeg
Frontier Co-op Ground Nutmeg - 2.08 Ounce
$7.99$3.84/oz
3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$15.99$0.47/oz
2 Tbsp. water
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4 Fresh Thyme antibiotic-free chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 lb.)
Fresh Thyme Antibiotic Free Chicken Thighs
Fresh Thyme Antibiotic Free Chicken Thighs - 1.7 Pound
$5.08 avg/ea$2.99/lb
1 lb. organic Sunrise medley potatoes (about 12 potatoes), halved and/or quartered
Organic Sunrise Medley Potatoes
Organic Sunrise Medley Potatoes - 24 Ounce
$4.99$0.21/oz
½ small red onion, cut into wedges
Red Onions
Red Onions - 1 Pound
$1.49 avg/ea$1.49/lb
4 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme garlic & herb marinade
Fresh Thyme Garlic & Herb Marinade
Fresh Thyme Garlic & Herb Marinade - 12 Fluid ounce
$3.79$0.32/fl oz

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. 

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 Sunrise medley 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.