This Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies with potatoes is seasoned with incredible jerk seasoning and it's so delicious. The whole family loves it. It's very flavorful, a little spicy and full of nutritious veggies.
We love this Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables with jerk because it is SO quick and easy to make. I make it all throughout the school year for a quick easy way to get my kids a yummy veggie packed meal.
Serve this up with some of our delicious and easy Baguette Bread. Or try some of our other jerk recipes like Jerk Chicken Tacos and Jerk Kebabs. We've even added it to our favorite Sheet Pan Dinners. Try this quick cilantro lime chicken enchiladas recipe.
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Ingredients
Below is a list of ingredients needed for this recipe. Follow our tips on each ingredient for best results.
- Chicken - The protein for the dish, we have tested this recipe with all parts of the chicken and they all taste great. Use whatever cut of chicken you prefer.
- Potatoes - We used regular russet potatoes and like their neutral flavor.
- Onion - We tested this recipe with a few different onions. We preferred the flavor (and color!) that the red onion provided. Our taste testers also preferred red onion.
- Bell Peppers - Any color will do, use a variety or your favorite.
- Pineapple Chunks - Fresh pineapple is always best, but we found since this was getting baked that canned pineapple worked just as well.
- Lime Juice - Perfectly accents the jerk flavor and takes these from good to fabulous.
- Olive Oil - To get the spices to stick to the chicken and veggies.
- Brown Sugar - Adding a touch of sweetness balances the jerk flavor.
- Jerk Seasoning - We tried many different brands of jerk seasoning and found a clear winner. The Great Value brand has the best flavor. You can use any brand, but you will need to adjust how much you use.
- Minced Garlic, Salt and Pepper - We tested and retested this recipe for the best blend of spices to create the perfect flavor.
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How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
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1. 2-24 hours before baking, marinade the chicken. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Pour over chicken and allow to marinate in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat oven to 400*F. Chop potatoes into ½" cubes and chop onion in half, then each half into sixths. Place chicken breasts, potatoes and onions on the baking sheet. Scoop all remaining marinade the ingredients in the sheet pan. Place in oven and bake for 12 minutes.
3. While baking, chop bell peppers into bite sized pieces or strips. Drizzle olive oil on top then stir to combine. Sprinkle remaining jerk seasoning over top then again stir to combine.
4. After 12 minutes of baking, remove sheet pan from oven and add the seasoning bell peppers and return to the oven. Bake just until the chicken is just cooked through (165*F) and still tender, about 8-12 minutes. Remove from oven and spread the pineapple over top.
Hint: Do not cut potatoes into larger cubes than ½" or they won't finish cooking by the time the chicken is done!
Serve and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
We love switching things up when we're in the kitchen. Try any of these variations for something a little different.
- Vegetarian/ vegan- omit the chicken and use 1 can of black beans and one can of chickpeas for a meatless option!
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies with Garlic and Herb- skip the pineapple. For the marinade use 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves), 2 teaspoons parsley, 2 teaspoons basil, ½ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Follow other directions as indicated.
- Parmesan Crusted- follow the directions for garlic and herb. When adding the bell peppers, generously coat the chicken in parmesan cheese.
- Greek- use your favorite Greek dressing as a marinade instead of the jerk marinade. Top with feta and fresh cherry tomatoes and olives before serving.
- Extra Veggies- Add some green beans, zucchini, yellow squash and sugar snap peas.
How to Serve Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Jerk chicken is often served with rice. You can serve this up with a big bowl of rice or rolls or even some fresh fruit. On busy nights I will let it be it's own meal since it has protein, veggies and carbs.
Top Tips
Do not over cook the chicken! For tender and delicious chicken, cook only until chicken reaches 165*F.
Don't cut the potatoes into cubes larger than ½" or they won't finish cooking in time and the bell peppers will be mushy and the chicken will be over done.
To make ahead, chop the chicken and place in marinade for up to 48 hours. Chop veggies but don't season, just store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Season, then bake as directed.
Storage
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The good news is, these make amazing leftovers! The flavor seeps in even more, and it tastes incredible.
Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 small/med potatoes
- 1 large red onion
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 small pineapple or can pineapple chunks
Marinade
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons jerk seasoning *about one package- reserve 2 teaspoons for later, also see notes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 2-24 hours before baking, make the chicken marinade: Mix by hand with a fork or whisk: lime juice, olive oil, light brown sugar, jerk seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour onto chicken and marinade 2-24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Chop red onion in half, then each half into 6ths. Chop potatoes into ½" cubes or slightly smaller. Do Not cut into larger cubes or they will not finish cooking by the time the chicken is done!
- Lightly grease a full size sheet pan and place marinated chicken, onion and potatoes on it. Using a scoop or small measuring cup, pour the marinade over all the ingredients on the sheet pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
- While baking, chop peppers into bite size pieces or strips. Drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle on remaining jerk seasoning. Mix to combine. After the 12 minutes of baking, add the seasoned peppers and return to the oven.
- Bake until the chicken is tender and just done (165*F) about 8-12 more minutes.Remove from oven and spread the pineapple over the top.Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This makes amazing leftovers as the flavor permeates even more.
- I've tried a variety of jerk spice mixes, and surprisingly the one I've found with the most flavor is the Great Value brand from Wal-Mart. If you end up with a less flavorful jerk seasoning, just add more until the flavor is right!
- I cannot stress enough the importance of making sure the potato cubes are ½" in size. If they are too big you will either have crunchy potatoes or overcooked meat.
- To make ahead, place cut chicken in marinade and place in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Chop veggies, but don't season until you are ready to bake. The salt will leech water out of the potatoes making a mess.
JC says
This was so so good. We love jerk and this was a really good jerk recipe. Quick, easy, yummy, full of veggies. Doesn't get better than that.
kushigalu says
Yum, I love a good sheet pan meal. This one was really good, we loved the jerk flavor with the chicken and veggies.
nancy says
this one pan sheet chicken and veggie meal is perfect for those busy weeknights! We absolutely loved it, the kids can't wait to have it again too!
Neha says
Oh this was really good and easy to do! I love the addition of pineapple along with veggies! The jerk is delicious. We used a different brand than Great Value and I had to add extra seasoning, just like you said.
Dana says
Love sheet pan dinners, and this one is going to be a regular in our rotation! The prep was easy, the flavors were awesome, and the cleanup was a cinch. The dream!