Friday, May 28, 2021

ASIAN CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER

ASIAN CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER 


-chicken breast meat cut into cubes 

-3-4 zucchini 

-1 red bell pepper 

-1 bag green beans, ends cut off 

-optional: 1/2 onion

-ready-to-eat soft rice or lo mein noodles 

Asian marinade 

-1 cup low sodium soy sauce OR coconut aminos

-1 tbsp minced garlic 

-6 tbsp honey 

-2 tbsp packed brown sugar 

-4 tbsp olive or sesame oil 

-2 tbsp rice vinegar 

-1 tbsp ginger 

-2 tbsp Cornstarch or rice starch 


Combine marinade ingredients EXCEPT for cornstarch in medium bowl. Add in raw chicken cubes and mix well. 


Chop the vegetables, arrange on the sheet pan leaving a space in the middle for chicken.


Spoon the marinaded chicken into the center of the pan using a slotted spoon to drain the excess sauce off of it back into the bowl. 


Add remaining marinade from bowl to small sauce pan and bring to a boil, turn down heat. stir in 1 tbsp corn starch, stir repeatedly until sauce congeals some. Use a 1 cup measuring cup to scoop 1 cup of sauce and slowly pour over the veggies and chicken.


Bake chicken and vegetables on sheet pan with this marinade 425* 25-30 minutes. 


In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil to medium high and add the soft noodles. cook for one minute, lower heat then pour the remaining sauce over the noodles. Mix thoroughly and fry the noodles for 4 more minutes. Turn off heat. 


Serve the sheet pan chicken and veggies over the noodles, top with sesame seeds. 




Wednesday, May 26, 2021

6 EASY Sheet Pan Meals

 Sheet Pan Pork tenderloin

-1 lb Red and golden potatoes

-1 package Asparagus

-1 lb Brussels sprouts *

-1 Pre-seasoned pork loin


1) chop veggies, mix together in large bowl

2) Add 4 tbsp olive oil, juice from 1/2 lemon, salt + pepper, tsp garlic powder, tsp paprika, stir well

3) Spray sheet pan with non-stick spray, dump vegetables on pan, leave space in middle

4) place pork in middle

5) bake 425* for 40-45mins (145* internally)


Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

-1 onion

-1 orange bell pepper

-1 red bell pepper

-1 large package chicken tenderloins


1) Chop veggies into thin slices, mix in large bowl

2) Add salt, pepper, 3 tsp chili, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp onion, 1/2 tsp paprika, juice from 1/2 lime, MIX 

3) Add in chicken, mix

4) Dump on sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread evenly

5) Bake 425* for 20 minutes

6) Serve in a tortilla with cheese and sour cream, cilantro and guacamole.

*Shrimp can be used instead of chicken


Sausage and Potatoes Sheet Pan Meal

-1 lb golden potatoes

1) Chop potatoes, add to large bowl

2) add 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp italian seasoning and salt + pepper, mix well

3) Bake potatoes in sheet pan at 425* for 15 minutes


-1 orange bell pepper

-1 lb brocoli, brussels sprouts, green beans or asparagus

-1 large package smoked sausages

1) cut up all vegetables and sausage, mix in large bowl

2) add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, mix well

3) dump onto sheet pan with potatoes, continues baking for 20-25 minutes


Ranch Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots and Potatoes Sheet Pan Meal

-1/3 cup melted butter (sub with vegetable oil)

-3 tbsp ranch seasoning mix

-1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt

1) combine the marinade ingredients, mix well, set aside.


-4 carrots

-1 lb red potatoes

-1 large pack chicken drumsticks

1) cut up vegetables, arrange on sheet pan 

2) add chicken to sheet pan

3) pour on marinade and rub into chicken and vegetable.

4) Bake at 425* for 20 minutes, remove from oven, flip chicken and vegetables

5) Bake an additional 25 minutes


Mini Meatloaf Sheet Pan Meal

-1 lb ground beef

-1/2 onion

-1/4 cup milk

-1 egg

-3 tbsp ketchup

-3 tsp minced garlic

-1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

-salt and pepper

-1/2 tsp paprika

-1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.


1) add all ingredients to bowl, mash and mix well


-1 lb yellow potatoes

-1 lb green beans

-1 tbsp olive oil

-pepper, garlic powder, salt


1) Chop potatoes, mix in bowl with green beans

2) add oil and spices, mix well

3) Dump onto sheet pan, leave space in middle

4) form meatloaf mixture into 4 mini loafs

5) bake at 425* for 25 minutes


-1/3 cup Ketchup

-1 tbsp brown sugar

-1/2 tsp garlic

-1/2 tsp onion powder

-1/2 white vinegar

-salt and pepper


1) mix well

2) Take sheet pan out of oven, brush ketchup mixture on meatloaves

3) bake for an additional 15-20 minutes


Sheet Pan Cod with Tomatoes and Brussels Sprouts


-3 tbsp olive oil

-3 tsp minced garlic

-1 tsp cumin

-1 tsp paprika

-1 tsp coriander

-1 tsp onion powder

-juice from 1/2 lemon

-3 cod filets (or other fish filet)

-1 lb Brussels sprouts

-1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes


1) mix the spices in a bowl

2) place the cod on a sheet pan, coat in the marinade as evenly as possible

3) cut the brussels sprouts in half

4) spread the brussels sprouts and tomatoes evenly on the sheet pan around the cod

5) sprinkle 1 tbsp olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper on the vegetables

6) Bake at 400* for 20 minutes or until fish is cooked




Tuesday, May 18, 2021