Easy Crispy One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs Recipe with Potatoes for Perfect Dinner
A simple, fuss-free one-pan recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs roasted with golden potatoes, fresh lemon, and herbs for a bright, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or similar), washed and halved
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and halve baby potatoes. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary. Spread evenly in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, chopped thyme, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture under and over the chicken skin.
- Place the chicken thighs skin side up on top of the potatoes, spacing them out. Drizzle any leftover lemon herb oil over the potatoes.
- Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Halfway through (around 20 minutes), baste the chicken with pan juices to keep it moist.
- If the skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat chicken skin very dry before seasoning for best crispiness. Use a cast iron skillet for even heat and crisp skin. Baste chicken halfway through roasting to keep moist. If potatoes brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through cooking. Rest chicken before serving to keep juicy. Reheat leftovers in skillet or oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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