Smoky Lemon Herb Chicken Sheet Pan

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A bright, zesty one-pan meal with tender chicken and caramelized vegetables that requires zero sauce prep. Perfect for busy weeknights. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (whole30), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  2. Step 2: Cut lemon into 8 wedges and place around chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 4 thyme sprigs, and all the lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Slice zucchini and onion into 1/2-inch thick rounds, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper, then arrange around chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are golden at the edges.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze remaining lemon juice over everything and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

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