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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Potatoes

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs and tender roasted baby potatoes tossed in a bright lemon herb marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or chili flakes if using.
  3. Toss the halved baby potatoes in about half of the marinade, coating well. Spread evenly on a sheet pan, cut side down if possible. Roast for 15 minutes.
  4. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Toss them in the remaining marinade, coating evenly.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the partially cooked potatoes, spacing them out.
  6. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature and skin is golden and crisp. Potatoes should be fork-tender.
  7. Optional: Broil for the last 2-3 minutes to extra crisp the skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly before marinating to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow even browning. Roasting at high heat (425°F) is key for crispiness. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crisp skin but watch carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers reheat best in a 375°F oven for 10-15 minutes to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwaving to prevent soggy skin.

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Keywords: sheet pan chicken, lemon herb chicken, crispy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, easy dinner, one pan meal, gluten-free

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