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Quick 20-Minute Gestational Diabetes Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe Made Easy

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A fast, healthy, and satisfying sheet pan meal perfect for managing gestational diabetes, featuring tender lemon-infused chicken thighs and roasted veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (organic or free-range recommended)
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt to taste (sea salt preferred)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 150 grams)
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until blended.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Let sit for about 5 minutes while prepping veggies.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs on one side of a sheet pan, spacing them out evenly.
  5. Toss trimmed asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion wedges lightly with any leftover marinade and spread on the other side of the pan.
  6. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken and stirring the veggies halfway through cooking.
  7. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) or juices run clear when cut.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Serve warm with a fresh wedge of lemon if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to help skin crisp. Use room temperature chicken for even roasting. Flip chicken and stir veggies halfway through cooking to ensure even caramelization. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Halve cherry tomatoes before roasting to reduce bursting. If asparagus is thick, slice diagonally for even cooking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat best in the oven.

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