Herbed Lemon Chicken withasted Vegetables

Overview

Tender chicken thighs glazed with fresh herbs and lemon, paired with colorful roasted vegetables. balanced week-friendly dish comes together with pantry staples yields bright, satisfying meal for four.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5— pounds total)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  -1 lemon, zest and juice
  3 garlic cloves,
• teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon rosemary- 1 teaspoon paprika- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups potatoes, halved
• 1 large carrot, peeled and
  1 red pepper cubed
  1 zucchini, sliced-1 cup cherry tomatoes
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven 425°F (220°C). Lightly season the chicken with and pepper.
2. a bowl, combine 1 olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken thighs. Let sit while you prepare the vegetables.
4. In a large baking sheet toss potatoes, carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
   5 Place the chicken on the baking sheet among the vegetables. Add cherry tomatoes to sheet.
5. Bake for –30 minutes, until the chicken an temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
6. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes to caramel the edges. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes8. Garnish with chopped parsley additional wedges, if desired. Serve warm.

Vari

• Swap thighs for skinless chicken breasts; adjust cooking time to 2025 and monitor doneness.
• Use a mix root vegetables (sn, potato for a different color and.
• Add a splash white wine (/ cup) to the pan after mixing herbs for extra depth### Serving Suggestions
• Serve with simple side salad or steamed greens for a complete plate.
• Pair with crusty bread or quinoa soak up the flavorful pan juices.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, pat chicken skin dry before rubbing with the herb mixture.
• If oven hot, rotate the pan halfway through cooking to ensure even browning- Use fresh lemon juice when possible for a brighter citrus note.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~360–420 | Protein: ~28 g | Carbohydrates: ~ g | Fat: ~18 g | Fiber: ~5 g