SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH, FENNEL AND SESAME
This recipe, created with the convenience of sheet pans in mind, has an effortless charm. Crisp-skinned chicken thighs and caramelized butternut squash get smokiness from chipotle and nuttiness from sesame seeds. The sweet flavors of the fennel and squash play off each other, while a generous sprinkling of lime juice adds a hit of acid for contrast. Feel free to swap butternut squash with your favorite fall squash. You can peel it before you cook, but you can also leave the skin on. Once roasted until tender, it'll release the squash easily when you eat it.
Provided by Nik Sharma
Categories weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Trim and discard the ends of the squash, and halve the squash lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the seeds and pulp, then slice 3/4-inch thick. Place slices in a large mixing bowl.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with clean paper towels and add them to the squash.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, coriander, sesame, fennel and chipotle. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and squash. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the squash and roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and the skin of the chicken and the squash turns golden brown, at least 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken and squash to a serving dish. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
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Olabode Olabanjo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Shadow Slasher66
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.
Hassina Joyce
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken and vegetables are always cooked perfectly.
Anjelah Ochieng
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection.
Amaka Eze
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends.
Afo Damba
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The sesame sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a delicious meal.
Daily Different works
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The sesame sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Tawhid Beta
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The sesame sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a delicious meal.
Myah Jackson
[email protected]This dish is easy to make and is perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that you can throw everything on a sheet pan and roast it all together. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.
imtiaz hassan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The sesame sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a delicious meal.
Md Aku islam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken from the night before and it worked perfectly in this dish. The vegetables were also a great addition and added a lot of flavor.
Rehman jatt
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The sesame sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
gaming with max
[email protected]This sheet pan chicken with squash, fennel, and sesame is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender and roasted to perfection. The sesame sauce added a nice touch of sweetness and umami. Overall, this is a healthy