The Only Weight-Loss Sheet-Pan Dinner You Need

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This sheet-pan miso-garlic chicken and broccoli dinner is low in calories, but high in protein to keep you satisfied—a key combination if you’re trying to lose weight. This easy recipe uses only one baking sheet to make a complete meal, with a full serving of protein and plenty of roasted veggies. This recipe can easily be doubled if you want leftovers the following day; just use two baking sheets instead of one, and rotate the pans halfway through cooking.

an image of the Weight-Loss Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli
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Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
  • This chicken dinner uses just one sheet pan, cutting down on cleanup time.
  • Broccoli brings fiber and essential nutrients to the meal.
  • A miso-garlic glaze adds a savory depth.
an image of the ingredients to make the Weight-Loss Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 6 medium cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons white miso

  • tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon mirin

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

  • 6 cups large fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk minced garlic, 2 tablespoons miso, 1½ tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon mirin and 1 tablespoon maple syrup together in a small bowl until a thin paste forms.

    an image of the garlic miso paste being mixed together

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

  3. Toss 6 cups broccoli with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ½ teaspoon pepper on the prepared baking sheet until well coated.

    an image of the broccoli being drizzled with soy sauce on the baking sheet

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

  4. Arrange 4 chicken thighs between the broccoli florets on the pan. Brush the tops of the thighs with miso-garlic mixture.

    an image of the chicken thighs being brushed with the miso-garlic mixture

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

  5. Roast until the broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, toss the broccoli; continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers at least 165°F, about 5 minutes more.

  6. Divide the chicken and broccoli among 4 plates; sprinkle with sliced scallions.

EatingWell.com, April 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
10g Fat
18g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken thigh & 1 cup broccoli
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 33g 65%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Vitamin A 49µg
Vitamin C 103mg 114%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 11%
Folate 84µg
Vitamin K 138µg
Sodium 787mg 34%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 3mg 15%
Magnesium 70mg 17%
Potassium 768mg 16%
Zinc 3mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.