Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Tender baked chicken thighs infused with fresh lemon and thyme, paired with golden garlic roasted potatoes. This chicken ready in about 60 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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 bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, toss 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well coated.
- Step 3: Arrange marinated chicken thighs skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet and spread the potatoes around the chicken in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnishing with extra fresh thyme if desired.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes?
Chicken chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
