Lemon-Dill Chicken Thighs with Herb-Glazed Potatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with lemon and dill, accompanied by golden potatoes glazed with fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, potatoes, olive oil 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 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: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Step 2: Toss 1.5 lbs quartered potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Roast potatoes for 15 minutes while preparing chicken.
  4. Step 4: Pat chicken thighs dry, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
  5. Step 5: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a separate baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle chicken with 1 lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest, then top with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
  7. Step 7: Place chicken and potatoes on the same rack in the oven.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and potatoes are golden and tender.

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