Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Root Vegetables

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with a citrus-herb glaze and a medley of caramelized root vegetables until golden and fragrant. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon (zested and juiced), 2 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) dry with paper towels, then add to the bowl and toss to coat evenly; arrange in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks) and 1 medium onion (cut into wedges) to the bowl with the remaining marinade, toss until coated, and spread around the chicken in the dish.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 35 minutes, then check the chicken; if not reaching 165°F (74°C) internally, continue roasting for 5-10 more minutes until chicken is golden and vegetables are tender at the edges.

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