Lemon-Thyme Sheet Pan Chicken with Summer Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Juicy chicken thighs roasted alongside zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers with lemon and thyme for an easy summer dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, zucchini, cherry tomatoes 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 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 medium, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds zucchini
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the bowl and toss well to coat. Add 2 medium sliced zucchini rounds, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, and 1 large sliced red bell pepper and toss again to combine.
3. Step 3: Spread the chicken and vegetables evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet with skin side up.
4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving for a vibrant summer meal.