Easy Crispy One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs and golden roasted potatoes infused with lemon and fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
- 1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: smoked paprika for extra depth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, half the lemon zest, salt, pepper, and half the chopped herbs. Spread evenly in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them with the remaining olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on top of the potatoes in the pan, ensuring pieces are not crowded.
- Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes. At around 20 minutes, check and turn the chicken pieces over if the skin is browning unevenly. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- During the last 5 minutes of roasting, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle remaining fresh herbs on top.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid soggy skin. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. If potatoes are not crispy enough, finish under broiler for 2-3 minutes. Rest chicken before serving to keep it juicy. Can swap potatoes for other vegetables or use dried herbs at one-third the amount of fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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