4 Quick, Easy Sheet Pan Meal Ideas

By David Joachim   Published January 28, 2021

Talk about easy! The latest cooking trend is to roast your entire dinner on a single flat pan. These feasts for two are prep-it-and-forget-it.

Za'atar Chicken, Potatoes and Broccoli 1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or legs8 halved baby potatoes, 6 large broccoli florets 1/4 cup plain yogurtzest and juice of 1/2 large

lemon1 clove garlic, pressed; salt and pepper to taste3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons za'atar

1. Combine yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill. Combine oil, lemon juice, za'atar, chicken and vegetables in ziplock bag. Season with salt and pepper and massage to coat.

Chill 2-10 hours.

2. Spread chicken (skin side up) and vegetables on sheet pan. Push vegetables to edges and turn potatoes cut-side down. Roast at 425°F until chicken registers internal temperature of 160°F

(20-30 minutes).

3. Remove chicken and vegetables to plates. Spoon yogurt onto sheet pan and scrape with spatula to combine. Pour over chicken.

Options: Top with crushed pistachios and fresh thyme. Replace za'atar with 1 teaspoon each dried thyme, cumin and sesame seeds.

Halibut 2 pieces skinless halibut or sea bass (12-16 ounces)15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel, 1/4 cup sliced olives2 tablespoons minced shallots1 teaspoon

minced garlic1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon honey1 small orange2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint and/or parsley

1. Drain tomatoes and mix in bowl with fennel, olives, shallots, garlic, vinegar, honey, zest from half the orange and 1 tablespoon oil.

2. Line sheet pan with parchment, folding up edges to make a border. Spread tomato mixture on pan. Make well in center and put fish in it, round-side up. Season with salt and pepper and

drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Top each with 1 thin slice of orange.