One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a bright lemon garlic sauce served alongside tender roasted broccoli for a quick, wholesome dinner. This mediterranean-inspired chicken (low-carb) ready in about 45 minutes pairs (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs, broccoli florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until combined and fragrant.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange 4 cups broccoli florets around the chicken. Drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over chicken and broccoli, tossing broccoli lightly to coat.
- Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy and broccoli edges are slightly charred. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 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 One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli?
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 broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli?
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 One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli 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.
Is One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli low-carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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