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
Scale
- 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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