Herb-Roasted Lemon Chicken and Rainbow Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a zesty lemon-herb glaze and a medley of colorful vegetables for a beautiful and flavorful sheet pan dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 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 480 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, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, thinly sliced lemon
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces carrots
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Arrange 1 lb peeled and sliced carrots, 2 medium sliced zucchini, 1 cut red bell pepper, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the vegetables; scatter 1 thinly sliced lemon over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute.