Sheet Pan Lemon-Tahini Chicken with Roasted Chickpeas

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A wholesome sheet pan meal featuring juicy lemon-marinated chicken thighs and crispy roasted chickpeas coated in a nutty tahini dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (high protein), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, lemon juice, tahini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp tahini, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp olive oil until smooth and creamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs to the bowl and turn to coat evenly with the lemon-tahini marinade. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing chickpeas.
  3. Step 3: Toss 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until coated.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the chicken thighs and seasoned chickpeas on a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning chickpeas halfway, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and chickpeas are crispy.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over everything before serving warm.

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