Baking Sheet Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Tender chicken thighs baked alongside golden potatoes infused with fresh rosemary and bright lemon for a simple, flavorful dinner. 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 460 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 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 lbs, halved baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until coated evenly.
- Step 2: Spread potatoes evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes to start cooking.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, in the same bowl, mix 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: After potatoes have roasted 15 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven and nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes.
- Step 5: Return to oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and skin is golden and crispy, and potatoes are tender.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving for full flavor development.









