Gin-Infused Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Tender chicken marinated in gin and citrus, served with vibrant roasted vegetables and a herb-infused sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, fresh lemon, gin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 4 (6 oz each) chicken thighs
• 1 (juiced, 2 tbsp) fresh lemon
• 1/4 cup gin
• 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh thyme
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 (dice, 1.5 in cubes) red bell pepper
• 1 (dice, 1.5 in cubes) zucchini
• 1 (sliced) yellow onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup gin, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Add 4 chicken thighs and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Toss 1.5 in diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and sliced yellow onion with 2 tbsp olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Place on the baking sheet with vegetables, drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and juices run clear.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk 1 tbsp reserved marinade with 1 tbsp water to make a sauce; pour over chicken and vegetables before serving.