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Crispy Sheet Pan Family Dinners

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These crispy sheet pan family dinners deliver flavorful, easy-to-make meals with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
  • Salmon fillets, skin on
  • Firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • Italian sausage links or chorizo, sliced
  • Baby potatoes or fingerlings, halved
  • Broccoli florets
  • Carrots, cut into sticks
  • Bell peppers, sliced
  • Red onion wedges
  • Zucchini or summer squash, sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic cloves, minced or smashed
  • Smoked paprika
  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning blend
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cornstarch
  • Fresh lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare your protein: If using chicken, pat dry and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. For salmon, oil and season; for tofu, press well and toss with oil and seasonings.
  3. Chop your vegetables into evenly sized pieces. Toss them in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  4. Arrange protein on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan and spread the veggies on the other side, ensuring pieces aren’t crowded.
  5. Roast in the oven for 25-35 minutes, flipping veggies and protein halfway through cooking (around 15 minutes) for even browning.
  6. Check doneness: chicken should reach 165°F (74°C), veggies should be tender with crispy edges, and salmon should flake easily.
  7. Finish with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming instead of roasting. Pat protein dry for crispiness. Use high heat (425°F) for best results. Flip ingredients halfway through cooking. Cornstarch coating on chicken creates extra crispy skin. Use a rimmed pan to contain juices. Optionally broil for last 2-3 minutes for extra crunch. Frozen vegetables should be thawed and patted dry before roasting.

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