Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

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Elegant yet simple roasted chicken with carrots, parsnips, and a bright lemon-rosemary crust. This French-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 French cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb chicken drumsticks dry, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Step 2: Spread 3 chopped medium carrots and 2 chopped medium parsnips around the chicken on a sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Place 1 sliced lemon wedges over the chicken. Roast for 35 minutes until chicken is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Discard lemon slices before serving with vegetables.

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