Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with aromatic herbs and vegetables until golden, featuring a simple pan sauce made from pan drippings. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 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 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 slices lemon
4 fresh sprigs thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 medium, sliced onion
2, chopped carrots

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 chicken thighs dry, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a roasting pan. Tuck 2 lemon slices and 4 fresh thyme sprigs under the chicken. Arrange 1 sliced onion and 2 chopped carrots around the chicken.
Step 3: Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are tender, basting occasionally with pan juices.