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Crispy golden lemon herb sheet pan chicken thighs with baby potatoes, lemon slices and fresh thyme on a baking sheet

Lemon Herb Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs and baby potatoes roasted on one pan with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs until the skin is crisp and golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 3 pounds (1.35 kg)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 lemon zested, plus 3 tablespoons juice
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Potatoes and pan
  • 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes halved or quartered (680 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic whole, unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for finishing

Method
 

Prepare
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, Dijon, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pat the thighs very dry and rub them with the marinade, working some under the skin.
Roast
  1. Toss the potatoes with the oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed sheet pan and push them to the edges.
  2. Place the thighs skin side up in the center and tuck in the lemon slices and whole garlic cloves.
  3. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring the potatoes once, until the skin is deep golden and the thickest thigh reaches at least 175°F (80°C).
Finish
  1. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon the pan juices over the potatoes and top with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Doneness: Chicken is safe at 165°F (74°C); thighs are most tender at 175 to 185°F (80 to 85°C).
Boneless thighs: Roast for 22 to 28 minutes.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving.