Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Chicken with Root Veggies (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • 30 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Serves 4 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

Vibrant color and delicious Mediterranean flavor make this dish a perfect one-pan meal for the family or a dinner party alike. You can prep the veggies and marinate the chicken ahead of time to make your meal prep fast so you can relax. Swap the root veggies around, depending on what you have on hand. No need to worry if you don’t have exactly what the recipe calls for.

Ingredients: Marinade

2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients: Chicken & Veggies

1 1/2 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally if large

10 small new potatoes, quartered

1 medium sweet potato, cubed (I used a Hawaiian purple variety)

2 carrots, sliced

3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil, divided

3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup Castelvetrano or Kalamata olives

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

One lemon, sliced and seeded

Fresh dill, chopped, for serving

Directions

(1) Prepare the chicken: This step is optional but results in a more flavorful and tender chicken. Remove chicken from the package, and put it in one layer on a rimmed plate or baking dish. Season both sides of each piece lightly with Kosher salt (about 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon per side). Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, ideally about 4 hours before cooking or overnight. If the breasts are very large, slice them horizontally before salting.

(2) Make the marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the chicken and turn to be sure all pieces are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes — or up to overnight.

(3) Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice and see the lemon. Chop the root vegetables into fairly small pieces so they will cook through quickly. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Spread in one even layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Make-ahead note: At this point, you may keep the chicken marinating, and set the veggies aside in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake.

(4) Bake: Lay the chicken on top of the vegetables and put two slices of lemon on each chicken breast. Sprinkle over the olives, and feta cheese. Roast for about 15 minutes then check the chicken for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. The thickest part of the chicken will be 165 degrees F when it is done. If not yet done, roast for another 5 - 10 minutes until the chicken is just done. If the vegetables are not yet tender, remove the chicken from the pan to a warm plate and cover. Toss the vegetables in the pan and roast until done.

(5) Plate and serve: Serve the veggies with the chicken on top. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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