Sheet Pan Chicken—Your New BFF.
We are always on the hunt for new ways to save time when cooking dinner. Enter in this chicken sheet pan dinner, our new favorite way to turn a few humble ingredients into a delicious supper spread! All you need to make this one-pan wonder is a jar of mango chutney, chicken thighs, a head of cauliflower and a few other ingredients we bet you already have on hand! How’s that for an easy-peasy boneless chicken thigh recipe?!
5 Steps, limited Ingredients: Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner FTW!
You might be wondering if this one-pan baked chicken thighs recipe can possibly be as quick, easy and delicious as we claim it is. Well, let us take a moment to convince you that it is! This is our very favorite boneless chicken thigh recipe because it comes together in just five simple steps:
Gather your ingredients: chicken thighs, cauliflower and mango chutney (commonly found in the Indian food section of your grocery store.
Marinate the chicken thighs in chutney.
Toss the cauliflower in olive oil and salt. Cook for 20 minutes.
Nestle the chicken thighs between the partially-roasted cauliflower.
Bake until the chicken is cooked through and cauliflower is crispy, about 30 minutes.
Serve! Garnish with cilantro, thinly sliced red onions.
What Is Mango Chutney?
Chutney is a condiment made up of fruits or sometimes vegetables that have been mixed with vinegar, spices, and sugar. It is believed that chutney originated in India. But lucky for us, Indian chutney has made its way around the globe and we can all enjoy its spiced, savory, ultra-flavorful goodness. A jar of chutney is a great thing to have in your pantry. One little jar packs a huge punch, and can liven up most any dish. We really love using an Indian mango chutney for this sheet pan chicken dinner. You can use your favorite homemade mango chutney recipe, a store bought version, or you can also use Major Grey chutney (a type of mango-based chutney reputedly created by a 19th-century British army officer) which has much of the same flavor profile. Mango chutney generally includes:
Mango
Raisins
Red pepper and onion
Sugar
Spices (often cumin, chili flakes paprika)
Vinegar
Chicken And Cauliflower, Forever And Ever.
You know how much we love our cauliflower! We add it to Hummus Bowls, Roast it with Parmesan Cheese and even make Vegan Tacos and Cauliflower Curry with it. But would you believe this is the first time we’ve ever added it to a baked, boneless, skinless chicken thigh recipe? The results are in, and we’ll be making many more chicken and cauliflower recipes in the future, because they are a match made in healthy, easy-to-cook heaven! We recommend serving this devine chicken over a steaming bowl of white or brown rice, quinoa or even couscous, alongside a simply-dressed salad.
Where Can I Buy Mango Chutney?
Many of your local grocery stores will carry jarred Indian mango chutney and Major Grey chutney. Do yourself a favor and buy both versions, take them home and do a taste test. Use leftover chutney anywhere you’d like to add a pop of flavor. For example:
Mix some chutney into a simple chicken salad, along with mayo, salt and pepper.
Slather it on a sandwich in place of mustard.
Serve as part of a cheese plate, just like you would use membrillo or fig jam.
If you are unable to find jarred chutney at the grocery store, you can pick up all the ingredients you need to make a mango chutney recipe at home! Here’s a homemade mango chutney recipe that sounds incredibly easy. It calls for mangoes, sugar, vinegar, raisins, lemon, onions, garlic and a few spices.
Need More Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes?
Here are three of our absolute favorite chicken thigh recipes!
- These Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs are so good, you’ll never have leftovers.
- Hit up the olive bar to make this easy chicken sheet pan dinner tonight!
- This five spice chicken sheet pan dinner is another flavorful and quick meal, especially nice this time of year!
We hope one of these boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes makes it into your weekly rotation soon! If so, let us know what you think!
Tools You'll Need to Make This Recipe a Success!
- Large mixing bowl - Makes for easy tossing and coating.
- Rimmed baking sheet - Helps keep your oven clean!
In Love With This Mango Chutney Chicken?
When this sheet pan chicken dish makes its debut on your dinner table, we want to hear about it! Snap a photo of your finished dish and maybe even a video of the beautiful people you feed it to. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!
