Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic Potatoes
Oven-roasted chicken thighs infused with lemon and rosemary, served alongside crispy garlic roasted potatoes. This Italian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
- 6 pieces, skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 tsp, divided kosher salt
- 1 tsp, divided black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp, divided olive oil
- 1 lb, halved baby Yukon gold potatoes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 3 tbsp lemon juice.
- Step 2: Rub this mixture all over 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, placing them skin side up on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 3: Toss 1 lb halved baby Yukon gold potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Scatter potatoes around the chicken thighs on the baking sheet.
- Step 4: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F, and potatoes are tender and browned.
- Step 5: Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving with the roasted garlic potatoes for a classic, flavorful meal.









