Crispy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Potatoes
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and baby potatoes roasted with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a crispy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 fresh lemon, zested and thinly sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Rinse and halve or quarter baby potatoes depending on size.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped thyme and rosemary, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and potatoes to the bowl and toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
- Arrange chicken and potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up for the chicken. Place lemon slices on and around the chicken and potatoes.
- Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes. About halfway through (18-20 minutes), flip the potatoes to the other side, leaving chicken skin side up.
- Optional: Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and crisp skin. Flip potatoes halfway through cooking for even browning. Optional broil at the end for extra crispiness. Leftovers reheat best in the oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 27.5
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 37.5
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