One-Pan Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

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Juicy roasted chicken pieces infused with lemon and herbs, baked alongside tender, caramelized root vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, baby potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut 3 medium carrots into 1-inch chunks, halve 1.5 lbs baby potatoes.
  2. Step 2: Zest 1 large lemon and then slice it into thin rounds; mince 4 garlic cloves.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs to the bowl and toss well to coat each piece with the herb mixture.
  5. Step 5: Add the carrots and baby potatoes to the bowl and toss again until evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet. Distribute the vegetables around the chicken evenly. Place lemon slices on top of chicken pieces.
  7. Step 7: Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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