Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas
Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas brings warm, aromatic spices that gently build heat with each bite. Juicy thighs roast alongside tender carrots, sweet red onion, and chickpeas that turn toasty and rich in the spice-infused oil. Finished with a squeeze of lime, fresh cilantro, and optional toasted almonds, it’s a vibrant weeknight dinner that tastes bright and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If you like, line a 10x15x1-inch baking pan with foil; set it aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, ginger, coriander, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Add chicken, carrots, onion, and garbanzo beans; stir gently to coat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
- 4
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the carrots are just tender and starting to brown, and the chicken is no longer pink; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 to 35 minutes.
- 5
Drizzle lime juice over the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro and, if desired, almonds. Serve a lime wedge with each serving.
- Calories 394.2 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 26.17 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 20.71 g 8%
- Total Fat 25.79 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 5.3 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.73 mg High 34%
- Sodium 389.91 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.95 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 119.14 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.65 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 411.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 17.48 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 7.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, and Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 394.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Garbanzo Beans, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas healthy?
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 394.2 calories and 26.17 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 389.91 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.3 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Mustard and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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