Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic, lemon, and sweet cherry tomatoes until golden and tender. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, skin-side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.
  2. Step 2: Scatter 2 cups cherry tomatoes and 4 minced garlic cloves around the chicken. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, squeeze juice from 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp), and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), stirring tomatoes gently after 15 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?

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 chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?

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 Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?

American sheet pan 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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