Easy Crispy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe with Roasted Potatoes for Perfect Dinner
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring crispy lemon garlic chicken thighs and perfectly roasted potatoes, ready in about 45 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
- 1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and halve baby potatoes. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and half the minced garlic until evenly coated.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, the remaining garlic, and lemon zest.
- Arrange potatoes on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the other side without overlapping.
- Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, flip chicken thighs skin-side up again if needed and gently stir potatoes to brown evenly.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over chicken and potatoes.
- Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden crispy, and potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry before seasoning is essential for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes watching carefully. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
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