Sheet Pan Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garden Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A vibrant sheet pan chicken dinner featuring juicy lemon pepper chicken breasts roasted alongside fresh garden vegetables for an easy, wholesome meal. This chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 large, zested and juiced lemon
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds zucchini
1 large, cut into wedges red onion
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 4 minced garlic cloves until combined.
Step 2: Place 4 chicken breasts on a large rimmed sheet pan. Arrange 3 peeled and chunked carrots, 2 sliced zucchinis, and 1 large cut red onion around the chicken evenly.
Step 3: Pour the lemon pepper marinade over the chicken and vegetables, tossing the vegetables gently to coat while brushing the chicken to cover all sides.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over everything. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized at edges.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving this bright, savory sheet pan meal.