Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and Potatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with whole garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and lemon slices, nestled on a bed of crispy golden potatoes. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 60 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds yellow 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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and quarter 1.5 pounds of yellow potatoes into 1-inch chunks and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika to the potatoes. Toss to coat evenly and spread on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Rub each thigh with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Nestle the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes on the baking sheet. Peel 8 garlic cloves and scatter them around the chicken and potatoes. Add 6 sprigs of fresh thyme and thinly slice 1 large lemon, placing slices over the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors of garlic, lemon, and thyme to infuse the chicken and potatoes.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 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 Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and 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 yellow potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and 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 Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and 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 Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Thyme and 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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