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Crispy One-Pan Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

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A simple and dependable one-pan roasted chicken and potatoes recipe featuring crispy skin, bright lemon, and fragrant herbs, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 pound baby Yukon gold or red potatoes, halved
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and half the chopped herbs. Spread them out evenly on your baking sheet cut side down. Roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In the same bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs, getting under the skin if possible.
  4. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes on the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  5. Roast everything together for 30-35 minutes until chicken is golden and crisp and potatoes are tender. Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  6. Optional: Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving. Plate with roasted potatoes and spoon pan drippings over the top.

Notes

Dry chicken skin well before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Roast potatoes first for 10 minutes before adding chicken to avoid mushy potatoes. Avoid overcrowding the pan and do not flip the chicken during roasting. For leftovers, reheat in oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes to restore crispiness.

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