The Best Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs bathed in a bright lemon-herb sauce, served with caramelized seasonal vegetables for a perfect weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 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 620 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 12 oz baby potatoes and 8 oz peeled, quartered carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender.
  4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, zest 1 large lemon and squeeze 2 tbsp juice. Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from oven, transfer chicken to a plate. Add lemon zest, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet with 2 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

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