Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary Potatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with bright lemon, garlic, and fragrant rosemary, paired with crispy golden potatoes all cooked together on a single sheet pan. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 60 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pounds, halved baby red potatoes, chopped fresh rosemary 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds halved baby red potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a large sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes to start crisping.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in the same bowl, mix 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary until well coated.
  4. Step 4: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the partially roasted potatoes.
  5. Step 5: Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for an additional 25-30 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the roasted rosemary potatoes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary 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 Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary 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 chopped fresh rosemary from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary 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 Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary 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 Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary 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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