One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Tender chicken thighs roasted with garlic, lemon, and herbs alongside crispy potatoes and garlicky green beans for an effortless dinner. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, halved baby potatoes, trimmed green beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 chicken thighs
- 1 lb, halved baby potatoes
- 12 oz, trimmed green beans
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs and 1 lb halved baby potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the lemon garlic marinade.
- Step 3: Arrange the chicken and potatoes skin-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove the pan from the oven, add 12 oz trimmed green beans to the sheet, toss lightly with pan juices, and continue roasting for 15 more minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through, potatoes are tender, and green beans are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices over the chicken and vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans 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 One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?
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 bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?
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 Potatoes and Green Beans 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 One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?
Mediterranean chicken 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.
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