Sheet Pan Lemon-Dill Chicken Thighs with Cherry Tomatoes and New Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with vibrant cherry tomatoes and tender new potatoes, finished with a bright lemon-dill sauce.
Cuisine: American
Category: Sheet Pan
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 lb, halved new potatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place halved potatoes and cherry tomatoes on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer.
- Step 2: Roast potatoes and tomatoes for 15 minutes until slightly tender. Add chicken thighs skin-side up, pressing gently to ensure even contact with the pan.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Brush mixture over chicken thighs.
- Step 4: Return sheet pan to oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and potatoes are golden around the edges.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve with pan juices.