One-Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Baby Potatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted alongside tender baby potatoes and garlic, seasoned with rosemary and lemon for a simple, hearty dinner. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds baby potatoes, halved, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes and 8 smashed garlic cloves with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Spread potatoes and garlic evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub chicken pieces all over with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on top of potatoes. Tuck 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary and 1 sliced lemon around the chicken and potatoes.
  3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F, and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Baby Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (10 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 Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and 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 Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and 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 Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Baby Potatoes 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 Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and 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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