Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted alongside a medley of carrots and potatoes, flavored with fresh lemon and herbs for a balanced general dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, baby potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 4 medium peeled and chopped carrots and 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Spread the vegetables evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. In the same bowl, combine 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub the mixture all over each thigh.
  3. Step 3: Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables on the baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy, vegetables are tender, and internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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