Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetable Medley for Father's Day

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A centerpiece dish for summer celebrations, honoring the evolving role of caregivers with a simple yet elegant meal. This French-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 French cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
4 tbsp olive oil
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 sprigs rosemary
6 medium carrots
4 parsnips
4 shallots
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place skin-side up in a roasting pan.
Step 2: Chop carrots and parsnips into 1-inch chunks. Peel and halve shallots. Toss vegetables with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Arrange vegetables around chicken in the pan. Pour chicken broth around the edges.
Step 4: Roast uncovered for 45-50 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp, and vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 5: Let rest 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.