Sheet Pan Chicken Kefta – 45-Minute Recipe
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.
Recipe by Zachary Neman· Structured by ReelsMeals
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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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Prevent sticking
Wet your hands and the spatula before shaping the chicken mixture on the sheet pan.
Achieve a golden crust
After roasting, switch the oven to broil for the last 3–5 minutes until the keftas turn golden brown.
Prep the sauce early
Whisk the smoked paprika mayo with lemon juice before tossing the tomato salad.
Remove parchment before serving
Take off the parchment paper from the baking sheet just before plating the keftas and salad.
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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.