Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic, lemon, and sweet cherry tomatoes until golden and tender. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, 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

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 lemon
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

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.
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.
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.