Classic Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Overview
A bright, cook-one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs, z lemon, fragrant garlic, and colorful vegetables roasted to tender perfection.
Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 35– minutes
- Total: 5055 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about1.52 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup baby potatoes, hal
- 1 cup carrot rounds
- 1 broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry
Instructions
1.heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup2. In a small bowl, together oil minced garlic, zest, lemon juice,, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Pat the chicken thighs. Rub the lemon-garlic mixture all over the chicken, reserving a small for later.
4. Arrange potatoes and carrots on the baking sheet. Toss a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
. the chicken thighs on the sheet,-side up, among the vegetables.
6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the reaches internal of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables tender.
7. Add broccoli and cherry tomatoes to the sheet. Drizzle with the remaining lemon-garlic mixture. Return the oven for 5–10 minutes, until the vegetables are blistered and tender8 Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any juices the for extra flavor.
Tips
- For crisper, finish under the broiler for 12 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Swap your favorite vegetables—zucchini bell peppers, or green beans work well too.
- Pair with a light like quinoa or a green salad for a complete meal.