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Quick Lemon Herb Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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A fast, easy, and healthy weeknight meal featuring juicy chicken thighs roasted with fresh lemon slices, herbs, and vegetables on a single sheet pan.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 medium fresh lemons, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the herb oil mixture. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. Halve the baby potatoes and trim the asparagus. Spread the potatoes on one side of a parchment-lined large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
  5. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up on the other side of the pan. Tuck lemon slices between the chicken pieces and scatter some on the potatoes.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the oven. After 15 minutes, remove the pan briefly and add the asparagus, drizzling with olive oil and seasoning lightly.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10-12 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are golden and tender.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If chicken skin isn’t crisp enough, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning. Flip potatoes halfway through roasting for even cooking. Rest chicken after roasting to keep it juicy. Can substitute boneless chicken breasts (reduce cooking time to 20-25 minutes). For low-carb, swap potatoes with cauliflower florets. Asparagus added late to keep crispness.

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