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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe with Potatoes and Green Beans

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy lemon herb chicken thighs roasted with tender potatoes and fresh green beans, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped rosemary and thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat well. Let marinate at room temperature while prepping vegetables.
  3. Wash and halve baby potatoes. Add them to the bowl with the chicken marinade or toss separately with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, cut side down.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes.
  6. Toss green beans with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then scatter them around the edges of the pan.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy, potatoes are tender, and green beans are slightly blistered.
  8. About halfway through cooking, turn potatoes with tongs for even browning and baste chicken with pan juices if desired.
  9. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  10. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
  11. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end if chicken skin needs extra crisping, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before marinating to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Turn potatoes halfway through cooking for even browning. Add green beans halfway through cooking if you prefer them crisper. Broil briefly at the end if needed for extra crispy skin. Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Variations include swapping vegetables or adding spices like crushed red pepper flakes.

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Keywords: sheet pan dinner, lemon herb chicken, crispy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, green beans, easy dinner, one-pan meal, gluten-free, dairy-free

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