Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe is the ultimate one-pan dinner. Juicy, herb-seasoned chicken thighs roast alongside crispy golden potatoes, giving you a hearty, comforting meal with minimal cleanup. Perfect for weeknights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved (red or Yukon gold work best)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional garnish: fresh parsley and lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
Season Potatoes: In a bowl, toss halved potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, half the garlic, half the rosemary, and half the thyme. Spread evenly on sheet pan.
Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Rub smoked paprika, the rest of garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper on both sides.
Arrange on Pan: Place chicken skin-side up on sheet pan. Scatter potatoes around in a single layer.
Roast: Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through. Chicken is ready when it reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry helps achieve crispy skin.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—use two if needed for even roasting.
For extra flavor, marinate chicken 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Sheet Pan / Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh + ¼ potatoes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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