Liberty Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy, herb-crusted chicken thighs with a golden crust, baked to perfection in a single sheet pan with seasonal vegetables. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 50 minutes pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Step 2: Slice 2 medium zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds, halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and cut 1 medium red onion into 1/2-inch wedges. Scatter vegetables around the chicken, drizzling with 1 tsp olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the pan, then roast for 35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are caramelized at the edges, turning vegetables halfway through cooking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Liberty Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Liberty Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Liberty Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Liberty Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Liberty Blvd Baked Chicken Thighs?
American sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Best recipe I've made this month.