Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Kale
Lemon-kissed chicken roasted alongside tender turnips and hearty kale for a simple, flavor-packed sheet pan dinner.
Allowed for Ideal Protein phases 1 to 3.
Serving size
5
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken (your choice of cuts)
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon (zest + juice)
- 1 tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Oregano
- ½ tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
- 2 Medium Turnips, cubed
- 4 Small Heads of Kale, destemmed and chopped
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
Step 3
Place chicken pieces on a sheet pan and drizzle with the lemon mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 4
Arrange cubed turnips and chopped kale around the chicken on the sheet pan.
Step 5
Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Step 6
Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!
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