Sheet Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower With Chicken
4 days ago
Skip to recipeSheet-pan recipes are among the easiest out there. Chop up some veggies, toss in some protein, add some seasoning, and you’ve got a complete meal. This recipe for Sheet Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower With Chicken is a prime example of how easy they are to make. You can also tailor this sheet-pan recipe to your favorite veggies, like zucchini and eggplant or broccoli and cauliflower.
I amped this all-in-one meal up a bit by adding a colorful tomato salad for some eye appeal. After all, we eat with our eyes first.
Preparing the Ingredients
Wash and dry all the vegetables before preparing them.
For the Brussels sprouts, you only need to trim them, and it’s easily done with Cutco’s 4″ Vegetable Knife.
For the cauliflower, the pointed tip and sharp Double-D® edge of Cutco’s Gourmet Prep Knife quickly tackle cutting the cauliflower florets.
Try to keep the cauliflower pieces and Brussels sprouts about the same size for even cooking. If you find that some of the sprouts are a bit large, feel free to cut them in half.
Place the cut vegetables into a bowl and toss with a little olive oil before placing them on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Resist the urge put the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower on the sheet pan and then adding the olive oil. By using a bowl, you’ll use less oil and you can use the same bowl for coating the chicken with olive oil for easy clean up.
Nestle the chicken thighs in between the veggies on the pan before placing in a 425 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Whole garlic cloves, salt and pepper are the only other ingredients needed.
Serving the Dish
When the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are done, it’s time to plate.
Mix together some halved cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar to create a quick tomato salad to serve over top of the chicken and vegetables. Not only does it add a layer of fresh flavor, it also adds a pop of color.
The beauty of this Sheet Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower With Chicken is that you can place everything into the oven and just relax while it cooks. And using parchment paper on the sheet pan means easy clean up.
Ingredients
- 16-ounces Brussels sprouts
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 1-2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 chicken skin-off thighs
- Fresh herb sprigs for garnish (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or more, if desired)
- Balsamic vinegar or hot honey to finish after roasting, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Rinse and trim Brussels sprouts. Rinse and cut cauliflower into same-size pieces as Brussels sprouts. Place veggies and garlic in large bowl. Toss with about 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. You will use less oil by tossing them in the bowl as opposed to drizzling in the baking sheet.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cut vegetables and garlic on baking sheet in single layer. Note: You might need more than 1 baking sheet. With everything in 1 layer, it allows the veggies to brown instead of steam.
- Toss chicken thighs in bowl with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in between veggies on baking sheet.
- Roast to desired doneness, approximately 40-45 minutes.
- Serve with fresh herb sprigs, cherry tomatoes and add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or hot honey, if desired.