Baked until juicy this gluten-free lemon chicken is made all on one pan for simple clean up! Mixed with a tangy lemon garlic flavor and paired with roasted potatoes and asparagus, this dairy and gluten-free chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights.
Keep dinnertime simple with easy, weeknight dinners like this one pan roasted lemon chicken and potatoes and sheet pan mini meatloaf!
While the chicken breasts come out juicy and with a lemony garlic flavor, the best part about this gluten-free chicken dinner is that it's easy to clean up- just like this sheet pan gluten-free Hawaiian chicken!
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I adore this recipe because the ingredients are so simple and the dish comes together so quickly (like these easy gluten-free weeknight dinners). Couple that with the fact that it's high in protein, and it's a great option for busy nights.
Weeknight dinners in my house are all about easy, quick, and nourishing.
Thus, this means I'm either rocking a super speedy, 30-minute dinner recipe, something like air fryer chicken quarters, or making a slow cooker chicken dish.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: you only need one bowl and one pan to whip up this gluten-free lemon chicken dinner.
Quick: it's ready in roughly 30 minutes making it perfect for weeknights.
Versatile: this dinner recipe makes it easy to swap out ingredients for items you already have on hand.
Diet-friendly: dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, and whole30 approved.
Ingredients You'll Need
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: though chicken thighs could work for the sheet pan recipe, they give off a ton of juice making it so that the potatoes don't roast as well.
Potatoes: mini potatoes work best for this lemon chicken recipe because it means... no peeling! That said, sweet potatoes cut into chunks should also work.
Garlic: granules or powder will work here though I do like to add some fresh garlic in when I roast the potatoes.
Asparagus: this is where this sheet pan chicken becomes easy. Asparagus is delicious however, you can also use red peppers, broccoli, or cauliflower.
Avocado oil: I personally use straight avocado oil and drizzle it on the potatoes. However, you can use avocado oil spray though that may void the whole30 nature.
Lemon: fresh lemons work best and bring out the refreshing flavor you love. Lemon juice will work in a pinch but it won't be the same.
Important Teaching Tips
I adore garlic so I like to add a few cloves of garlic to the pan when I roast the potatoes initially. Likewise, if you LOVE lemon, grate some lemon zest over the pan before baking.
Line your pan with parchment paper so that the potatoes don't stick to it when roasting. They'll stick even less if you toss the potatoes in olive oil versus drizzle them.
Chop the chicken in small pieces so that it cooks quickly!
This gluten-free sheet pan dinner recipe takes roughly 30 minutes to cook. On the other hand, it does depend on the size of the chicken. Larger chunks will take longer to cook.
If you want to make a tangy lemon sauce to drizzle on top when it's done, baking, whisk together some fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic powder and a slight hint of maple syrup.
How To Make One Pan Roasted Chicken And Potatoes
Step 1: Spread the potatoes onto the pan and drizzle them with oil, garlic, salt and pepper before baking for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Toss the asparagus and the chicken chicken in a bowl with fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Step 3: Transfer the chicken and asparagus to the pan with the potatoes and spread it all out evenly.
Step 4: Bake for another 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through before drizzling more lemon juice on top.
Storing Leftovers
Leftover lemon chicken will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Let the dinner cool fully before storing it in an airtight container.
To reheat, place everything on a greased baking tray and bake at 300F until heated through.
This gluten-free sheet pan dinner does not freeze well as the cooked asparagus becomes mushy when thawed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Pan Roasted Chicken And Potatoes
You can actually meal prep this recipe the night before if needed. You can either do all the chop work and let the asparagus and chicken sit in the seasonings, or, you can make the entire dinner, get it on the pan, and wrap it in saran wrap in the fridge the day before. Then the day of cooking, pop it into the oven after letting the pan warm to room temperature slightly from the fridge.
You can! Make sure to use a meat thermometer thought and make sure the lemon chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
More Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes For Busy Moms
- Sheet pan sausage and veggies
- One pot sausage and tomato pasta
- One pot chicken alfredo
- Teriyaki chicken thighs
- Lemon chicken sheet pan dinner
- Sheet pan steak fajitas
- 30 minute teriyaki meatballs
- Slow cooker teriyaki chicken
- Chicken fajita bowls
- Creamy slow cooker Tuscan chicken
- 30-minute meals
Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Red Potatoes Cut Into 1 inch Piece
- 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil or cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 pounds Asparagus Cut Into 1-2 inch Pieces
- 1 ½ pounds Chicken Breasts Cut Into cubes
- 1 tablespoon Garlic
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- Spread the red potatoes out on a sheet pan. Drizzle the potatoes with the avocado oil.
- Combine the garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle the potatoes with half. Place them in the oven for 15 minutes.
- While potatoes are baking, toss asparagus & chicken into a mixing bowl. Squeeze half of a lemon into the bowl and then sprinkle the rest of the garlic, salt & pepper into the bowl.
- Toss to coat, then transfer to the sheet pan with the potatoes.
- Place the sheet pan back in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- While the Sheet Pan is in the oven, slice up the second half of the lemon into cubes.
- Once sheet pan is fully cooked, remove from oven and place the cubed lemon pieces onto the sheet pan. You can squeeze the lemons while eating for extra flavor!
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
Farah says
I didn't have much time last night to cook but I love sheet pan meals bc theyre so easy. I also added a few other veggies I had on hand (broccoli and a small sweet potato cubed) - this turned out great and was super easy. Thanks!!
fitasamamabear says
Sheet pan meals make everything so EASY
chhavi vashisht says
Made this for dinner the other day with beans instead of asparagus and it was so so good! Your trick of putting the potatoes in early really worked well! I used to struggle with it in the past...
fitasamamabear says
Happy you enjoyed it!
Jane says
I used mini potatoes for the recipe and they roasted up beautifully alongside the chicken and asparagus. I also added a few cloves of garlic to the pan while roasting the potatoes, and it infused them with such a delicious flavor. Definitely doing that again next time.
fitasamamabear says
Adding garlic is my go-to too, such a great flavor.
Blanche says
I'm always on the lookout for gluten-free recipes and this one did not disappoint. The chicken was so tender and I loved the addition of lemon zest for an extra zing. Sooo good!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beth says
This is a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea. Lemony and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
fitasamamabear says
Quick and easy is crucial lol
Maggie says
I made this for dinner tonight and everyone enjoyed it! It was so easy to make and I threw in some extra sweet potatoes that I had on hand. This was an easy dinner so i'm keeping this one on hand!
fitasamamabear says
Love sweet potatoes in this!
Keri says
We made this recipe for dinner tonight, but we substituted broccoli for the asaparagus. It came out perfect, and everyone loved it. I especially appreciated that there weren't tons of dishes to do afterwards too! Thanks so much for another great recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Mmm nice swap!
Joise says
The chicken turned out tender and juicy with a perfect balance of tangy lemon. And I loved the addition of roasted potatoes and asparagus it complemented the chicken perfectly. Such a healthy and delicious dinner option!
fitasamamabear says
It's such a refreshing one!
Delia says
The chicken was so juicy and the roasted potatoes were perfectly cooked. And I loved the lemon flavor it elevated the entire dish and made it feel like a special meal just for me. lol Highly recommend!
fitasamamabear says
Happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Emily says
What a delicious meal! I love the healthy ingredients!
fitasamamabear says
Thanks Emily! I love that it's all on one pan so clean up is quick haha
Josh Baker says
Love this recipe have something similar but will have to tweak it next time and try your way 🙂
fitasamamabear says
It's a simple one but I love anything one pan! Less clean up 😀
Ophelia Tang says
This lemon garlic chicken looks and sounds delicious. I would love to make it asap. Thanks for sharing.
fitasamamabear says
No problem- Hope you enjoy it!
Tanvi Rastogi says
Looks like a easy to make dish. I am a vegetarian but I am sure a lot of my friends would appreciate how easy to make this is.
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fitasamamabear says
How nice of you to still offer everyone meat when you're vegetarian! I haven't tried this with tofu though I suppose you could just roast up the veggies and then pan fry the tofu too- that would be tasty!
Bertahan Luxing says
Nice. When I was a child my parents would take my brother and I to a Chinese restaurant every week or so and we ALWAYS ordered the lemon chicken. I haven't had it in many years now so I'm going to try to make your recipe.
fitasamamabear says
I actually didn't know that Chinese Food places had lemon chicken! Interesting. I hope you enjoy this new version!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Mmm, yum! Just my kind of meal 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Always a plus when there's minimal dishes!