Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy, herb-crusted chicken thighs with a golden crust, baked to perfection in a single sheet pan with seasonal vegetables. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 50 minutes pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Step 2: Slice 2 medium zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds, halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and cut 1 medium red onion into 1/2-inch wedges. Scatter vegetables around the chicken, drizzling with 1 tsp olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the pan, then roast for 35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are caramelized at the edges, turning vegetables halfway through cooking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 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 Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs?
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 chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs?
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 Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs 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 Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs?
American sheet pan 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.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Best recipe I've made this month.