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 - Waite Park, 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 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.