Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs paired with caramelized carrots and potatoes for a perfectly balanced, golden-brown weeknight meal. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Zest 1 lemon and squeeze 1 tbsp juice into a bowl, then mince 3 garlic cloves and chop 2 tbsp fresh rosemary. Mix with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil, then rub evenly over chicken thighs.
  3. Step 3: Toss 12 oz peeled and chopped carrots and 12 oz halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a large baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the vegetables, squeezing any remaining lemon juice from the zest over the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), stirring vegetables halfway through cooking.

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