Sheet Pan Chicken with Herby Yogurt & Smashed Potatoes

No-Boil Smashed Potatoes (30 minutes total)

1.    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.

2.    Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3.    Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender.

4.    Remove from oven and gently press each potato with the bottom of a cup to flatten slightly.

5.    Return to the oven for another 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.

Cook the Chicken & Broccoli (40 minutes total)

6.    While potatoes roast, pat chicken thighs dry and place skin-side up on one sheet pan.

7.    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

8.    Brush mixture evenly over chicken thighs — no marinating required.

9.    On the other half of the sheet pan, toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

10.  Roast for 30 - 35 minutes, flipping broccolini halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.

Make the Herby Yogurt Sauce (5 minutes)

11.  In a food processor, combine Greek yogurt, jalapeño, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

12.  Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to serve.

Serve It All Up

13.  Plate 1–2 crispy chicken thighs with a handful of smashed potatoes and roasted broccolini.

14.  Spoon the herby yogurt sauce generously over everything.

15.  Garnish with a few fresh herbs and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Total Macros:

Calories: 510

Protein: 35g

Net Carbs: 22g

Fat: 32g

Fiber: 5g

Nutrition Facts:

🍗 Chicken Thighs

Don’t fear the dark meat — it’s rich in B vitamins, zinc, and iron, which support energy, immune health, and even mood balance.

Bonus: the healthy fats in chicken thighs make your meal way more satisfying (and your skin glowier).

🥦 Broccoli

This lean, green veggie machine has more vitamin C than an orange (seriously) and contains sulforaphane, a plant compound shown to support natural detox pathways.

Translation: broccolini helps your body clean house — from the inside out.

🥔 Baby Potatoes

Potatoes often get a bad rap, but they’re actually packed with potassium — more than a banana! That means better muscle recovery and hydration balance.

The skin holds most of the fiber, so skip the peeling and keep the crunch.

🧄 Garlic

Garlic is nature’s little immune booster — with antimicrobial and antiviral properties that have been recognized for centuries.

Fun fact: crushing garlic and letting it rest for 10 minutes before cooking boosts its allicin, the compound responsible for its superpowers(and its smell).

🥛 Greek Yogurt

The probiotics in yogurt are basically tiny cheerleaders for your gut — they help digestion, immune health, and even serotonin production.

Plus, the protein and calcium combo supports strong muscles and bones — a win-win for every “New Leaf” journey.

🌿 Parsley & Lemon

Parsley is more than a garnish — it’s a natural detoxifier and breath freshener (handy after all that garlic!).

Lemon juice helps your body absorb iron from the chicken and broccoli — nature’s way of helping nutrients team up.

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