4-Ingredient Sheet Pan Chicken with Pesto and Schmaltzy Radishes
Serves 4
With only 4 ingredients, this is an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in a snap. Radishes and potatoes become savory and flavorful as they are basted by schmaltz, or chicken fat, and herby pesto mingles with the pan juices to become a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on, chicken thighs
- 3 bunches red radishes (leaves removed, halved)
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (cut into wedges)
- 8 ounces basil pesto
Optional Ingredients
- 1 lemon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place chicken, radishes, and potatoes on sheet pan. Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil. Season everything with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix to combine. Arrange chicken skin-side up atop vegetables.
- Roast 45 minutes to an hour, or until chicken skin is crispy and a probe thermometer entered into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F. Remove pan from oven.
- Immediately dollop pesto around pan, allowing it to melt into hot juices. Allow to rest at least 10 minutes. Squeeze a lemon over the top, if using, and serve.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 1060
- Fat: 80.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 300.0 mg
- Sodium: 900.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 55.0 g
- Fiber: 6.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 22.0 g
- Protein: 57.0 g