Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Rainbow Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs paired with vibrant roasted vegetables in a bright lemon-herb sauce, all cooked in one skillet. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Rainbow carrots, Zucchini 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on Chicken thighs
8 oz Rainbow carrots
1 medium Zucchini
1 small Red onion
1 Lemon
1 tbsp finely chopped Fresh rosemary
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 cloves minced Garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken and add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Slice rainbow carrots into 1/2-inch coins, quarter zucchini, and halve red onion. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt. Arrange around chicken in the skillet.
Step 5: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the vegetables, then transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.