Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta
A quick and flavorful sheet‑pan chicken kefta that satisfies a kebab craving without the fuss of skewers. The juicy roasted tomatoes and smoky paprika mayo add a bright, savory punch, while fresh herbs and lemon keep the dish bright and aromatic. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat.
Maker: Zachary Neman
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- ground chicken
- garlic
Smoked Paprika Mayo
- smoked paprika mayo
- lemon
Tomato Salad
- tomato
- onion
- chili
- herbs
- smoked paprika mayo
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 392°F (400°F).
- 2In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with minced garlic, chopped herbs, and any spices you like.
- 3Wet your hands and a spatula, then shape the mixture into an even block on a sheet pan.
- 4Cut the shaped meat block into individual portions using a spatula.
- 5Cut the block into individual keftas and place them on the pan.
- 6Add whole tomatoes around the keftas and drizzle a little oil over everything.
- 7Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, then switch to broil for the last 3–5 minutes until the keftas are golden brown.
- 8While the keftas finish, whisk together the smoked paprika mayo with a splash of lemon juice to make a quick sauce.
- 9Grate a white ingredient into a bowl containing a yellow mixture.
- 10In a bowl, combine diced onion, diced chili, and the same chopped herbs; toss with the mayo sauce.
- 11Remove the parchment paper from the baking sheet.
- 12Serve the hot keftas with the tomato salad and a squeeze of fresh lemon, and enjoy with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
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- How long does it take to make Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Zachary Neman on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.