Description
One pan roasted chicken and potatoes tossed in the most flavorful lemon spice combo and roasted in the oven until juicy tender. It’s such an easy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 lbs. bone-in-skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled, halved and cut into wedges
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Step 2: Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 3: Add the chicken, potatoes, and onions to a large bowl. Pour the lemon spice mixture, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss thoroughly to combine.
- Step 4: Arrange the chicken skin side up, potatoes, and onions on the prepared baking pan. Lightly season everything with salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake, covered, for 40 minutes.
- Step 6: Uncover, toss the potatoes around and spoon some of pan juices over the chicken. Top with lemon slices, and continue baking, uncovered, for additional 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are tender.
- Step 7: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Substitute chicken drumsticks for the thighs for the same bake time. Swap russet potatoes for baby gold for a creamier texture. Season generously with salt to enhance flavors and keep the chicken juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 2.4 g
- Sodium: 187.6 mg
- Fat: 17.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.3 g
- Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 40.3 g
- Cholesterol: 177.6 mg
Keywords: lemon roasted chicken, one pan meal, roasted potatoes, easy dinner