Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Herb Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Juicy baked chicken thighs infused with lemon and garlic, served alongside crispy herb-roasted baby potatoes. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, baby potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces (about 2.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1.5 lbs, halved baby potatoes
• 4 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1.5 tsp, divided salt
• 3/4 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Spread potatoes on a large baking sheet.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and remaining chopped herbs. Rub mixture evenly over chicken pieces.
3. Step 3: Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.