There’s nothing like that post-dinner sigh — when everyone’s full and happy… but then you look at the mountain of dirty dishes in the sink. 😅
As a mom, I’ve learned that the best kind of meal is one that feeds the family and gives you less cleanup afterward. That’s why I’m in love with sheet-pan meals — just toss everything on a tray, pop it in the oven, and wait for the magic to happen.
And guess what? Even our favorite Filipino dishes can get the sheet-pan treatment!
Here are five easy Filipino-inspired sheet-pan recipes you can try this week:
Sheet-Pan Chicken Inasal
Marinate chicken thighs in calamansi, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and annatto oil. Roast everything in the oven until golden. Bonus: toss in bell peppers and onions so you’ve got veggies, too!
💡 Mom Tip: Brush with leftover marinade halfway through roasting for that authentic grilled flavor.
Adobo-Style Sheet-Pan Pork Belly
All the comfort of adobo, minus the stovetop mess! Combine pork belly with soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns. Roast until the edges crisp up — no stirring required.
Sheet-Pan Bangus with Tomato & Onion Salsa
Lay bangus fillets on foil, top with diced tomatoes, onions, and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until flaky. It’s like baked paksiw, but lighter and cleaner.
Garlic Butter Shrimp & Kamote Cubes
Toss shrimp, cubed kamote, and broccoli in butter, garlic, and paprika. Bake until the shrimp turn pink and the kamote caramelizes. Serve with garlic rice for a quick dinner hit!
Sheet-Pan Longganisa Rice Bake
Cook longganisa slices on a tray with day-old rice, bell peppers, and scrambled eggs. Sprinkle green onions before serving. It’s silog made oven-easy!
Sheet-pan meals remind me that cooking doesn’t always have to mean chaos. With one pan and a few pantry staples, you can still serve something hearty, homemade, and filled with love — even on your busiest nights.
So go ahead — preheat that oven, mama. Tonight’s dinner will practically cook itself. 💛
