Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Lemon chicken beside Parmesan broccoli makes a bright, savory dinner. The browned spots on the florets are part of the appeal, especially with a little cheese caught among them. A plate with some broccoli alongside each piece of chicken keeps that tangy, salty pairing close.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 48 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Cooking method
- Roasting · Baked & roasted · Sheet pan · One pot & sheet pan
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Even the chicken thickness
Pound the thicker part of each breast before adding it to the resealable bag for marinating.
2. Rub through the bag
Seal the chicken with its marinade, remove excess air and rub so the coating reaches each piece.
3. Leave space for chicken
Spread broccoli over its portion of the tray, then arrange the marinated chicken in the remaining space.
Get to know the ingredients
Broccoli
Chop the crowns into bite-sized florets before tossing with their separate olive oil and garlic portions.
Parmesan
Use finely grated powdered Parmesan for sprinkling over the broccoli after the tray comes out.
Garlic
Keep the marinade garlic separate from the portion tossed with broccoli so both components get their seasoning.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Cheese and optional garnish
Sprinkle Parmesan over the roasted broccoli and optional parsley over chicken, adding lemon slices before serving warm.
A little more help as you go
Check each breast
Check each chicken breast's center for the specified temperature while looking for tender, browned broccoli.
Refrigerated marinade pause
Let the chicken rest in its marinade in the refrigerator within the given short minimum and upper limit.
A few questions you might have
How long can the chicken marinate?
Refrigerate it in the sealed bag for at least fifteen minutes or up to four hours.
Does the Parmesan roast on the broccoli?
Sprinkle it on after roasting, when the broccoli is tender and browned in spots.
Should the broccoli be salted?
Yes, season it with salt after tossing the florets with their oil and garlic.
When should I preheat the oven?
Preheat during the chicken's marinating pause and prepare the sprayed rimmed sheet before arranging the vegetables.
Can I leave the parsley off?
Yes, parsley and lemon slices are optional garnishes for serving the finished chicken.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
