Herb-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Rainbow Veggies

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Juicy lemon-herb chicken thighs paired with caramelized seasonal vegetables on a single sheet pan for effortless weeknight dining. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, zested and juiced 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, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds yellow squash
• 1, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges red onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Rub the herb mixture evenly over all sides. Arrange 1 sliced red bell pepper, 2 sliced zucchini, 2 sliced yellow squash, 1 sliced red onion, and 4 minced garlic cloves around the chicken.
3. Step 3: Roast for 25-28 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are tender with golden edges, turning vegetables halfway through cooking.
4. Step 4: Let rest 5 minutes before serving, drizzling pan juices over chicken and vegetables.