One-Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken with Garlic Potatoes

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Tender chicken thighs roasted alongside garlic-infused baby potatoes, brightened with fresh lemon and thyme. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the potatoes evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until they start to soften and brown.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in the same bowl, mix 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Remove the potatoes from the oven; nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes on the baking sheet. Pour 1/4 cup water around the potatoes to keep them moist.
  5. Step 5: Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the skin is golden and crisp, and potatoes are tender.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices over the chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.

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