Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with crispy potatoes and zesty lemon-garlic seasoning for a one-pan dinner ready in 40 minutes. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, potatoes, lemon 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
- 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 lb Yukon Gold, halved potatoes
- 1, thinly sliced lemon
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 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 sheet pan. Arrange 1 lb halved Yukon Gold potatoes around the chicken.
- Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and potatoes, tossing to coat evenly.
- Step 3: Scatter 1 thinly sliced lemon over the top. Roast for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and potatoes are golden and tender when pierced with a fork.








