One-Pan Roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken with Baby Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs roasted alongside tender baby potatoes, infused with bright lemon and fragrant thyme for a simple, flavorful dinner. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 65 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds, halved baby potatoes, tablespoons olive oil 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.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds, halved baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes until they start to soften.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, then rub them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves.
- Step 4: Remove the potatoes from the oven and nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among them. Drizzle 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/4 cup chicken broth over everything.
- Step 5: Roast the chicken and potatoes together for an additional 25-30 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and juices run clear, and potatoes are tender.
- Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices over the chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken with Baby Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (15 min prep + 50 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 Lemon Thyme 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, halved baby potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Roasted Lemon Thyme 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 Roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken with 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 Lemon Thyme 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.
