One-Pan Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes
Juicy roast chicken thighs cooked alongside tender baby potatoes with bright lemon and fragrant garlic in one easy pan. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds baby potatoes, halved, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Spread potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step 2: In the same bowl, mix 4 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Step 3: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the potatoes. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, and potatoes are tender.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices over chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 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 Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes?
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 pounds baby potatoes, halved from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes?
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 Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Roast Chicken with Baby Potatoes?
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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